Examining the central themes and content of Gabriel Okara's 'Once Upon a Time'.
What students will learn
- Identify the central themes explored by Gabriel Okara in the poem.
- Explain how the poet contrasts traditional African values with modern westernized behavior.
- Analyze the significance of the title 'Once Upon a Time' in relation to the poem's nostalgic tone.
- Evaluate the poet's critique of hypocrisy and loss of innocence in modern society.
- Apply insights from the 'Understanding Themes in 'Once Upon a Time'' matching exercise to interpret character behavior.
Sample quiz questions
In the poem, how does the speaker describe the way people used to laugh in the past?
- A. With their teeth like a snake's fangs
- B. With their hearts and eyes
- C. With their hands behind their backs
- D. With loud, forced voices
What action does the speaker perform to show he is learning to adapt to modern society?
- A. Buying expensive clothes
- B. Learning how to walk like them
- C. Changing his name
- D. Moving to a new city
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