English

Saul Hancock

3 August, 10:38

Based on the passage from the poem, what is the

speaker's perspective on British culture?

Poem:

Allusions:

Skinheads were British youths who wore their

hair cut very short and were known for violence

and racist beliefs. Riot police and skinheads

generally were white.

The Sonnets are a series of famous poems

written by British author William Shakespeare.

He believes that no one really understands the

works of William Shakespeare.

He believes that black people are generally viewed

and treated as outsiders in England.

He believes that black actors should not perform in

Shakespearean plays in England.

O He believes that reading Shakespeare would

encourage British people to be less violent.