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african beggar

The main idea of Raymond Tongs African Beggar is to explore the bleak side of human emotion. This idea is developed through the observation ofan African beggar, who lives in poverty and penury. The idea is conveyed throught he poets use of imagery through compassion, symbolism and tone.

Throughout the poem, there is strong use of imagery. The use of description in the first two lines and in the phrases crumbling wall and red earth sets a realistic environment. The connotations associated...

Posted by: Shelia Olander

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