What is the message of No Problem by Benjamin Zephaniah?
This poem explores the racial abuse and discrimination the speaker (presumed to be Zephaniah) has experienced throughout his life. The speaker asserts that he is not the problem. The problem lies with those who perpetrate this abuse. The speaker explains how he was subjected to racist behaviour at school.
When was no problem written?
This poem was first published in a collection of poems called Broken Moon in 1987, when there were a number of conflicts around the world.
How many stanzas does no problem have?
The poem comprises two stanzas of irregular length. The rhyme scheme is broadly an ABCB DEFE pattern to the end of the first stanza.
Why did Benjamin Zephaniah write the British?
The book was inspired by an incident when Zephaniah came face-to-face with Simon Weston, a veteran of the Falklands who was facially-disfigured during the war: ‘I was so taken aback by his face.
Why does Benjamin Zephaniah use dialect?
Words like ‘dis’, ‘yu’ and ‘dem’ are clearly not written forms of English or Standard English. Benjamin Zephaniah uses these so that he can create the sense of a very distinct character speaking, one from a different culture from the majority in the UK.
What does sure no problem mean?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English no problemspoken a) used to say that you are happy to do something or for someone else to do something ‘Can I bring a friend? ‘ ‘Sure, no problem. ‘ b) used after someone has said thank you or said that they are sorry ‘Thanks for all your help.
Who produced no problem by chance?
Brasstracks
“No Problem” is a song by American rapper Chance the Rapper. Released on May 26, 2016 as the second single from his third mixtape Coloring Book, it is a hip hop song that features Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz and was produced by Brasstracks.
What inspired Benjamin Zephaniah?
His poetry is strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica and what he calls ‘street politics’. They published Zephaniah when others failed to tune into the new poetry that was about to emerge.