Checking Out Me History Flashcards

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Who wrote ‘Checking Out Me History’?

John Agard.

Where and when was John Agard born?

In Guyana, in 1949. He moved to Britain in 1977.

What language does ‘Checking Out Me History’ use?

Caribbean Creole, spelt phonetically.

Which refrain repeats through ‘Checking Out Me History’?

“Dem tell me”

How are the stanzas of ‘Checking Out Me History’ arranged?

Stanzas on British history alternate with italic stanzas on black historical figures.

Which four black historical figures does ‘Checking Out Me History’ celebrate?

Toussaint L’Ouverture, Nanny de Maroon, Shaka and Mary Seacole.

Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture?

Leader of the slave revolt in Haiti.

What are the final words of ‘Checking Out Me History’?

“I carving out me identity”

What are the main themes of ‘Checking Out Me History’?

Identity, cultural heritage, and who controls history.