Abstract
This paper analyzes two poems by the Ghanaian surgeon turned poet – Ladé Wosornu – in order to demonstrate how thepoet’s use of scientific diction to achieve a literary purpose can enhance the literacy horizon of the reader. In both “Chemistry” and “The Street”, the poet deploys images and concepts from chemistry, physics, biology, and general technology to facilitate his poetic intentions. An effective appreciation of the poems requires some amount of dictionary work, imaginative flights, and critical thinking, which could impact the literacy horizon of the reader.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1024-1029 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2014 |
Keywords
- African literature
- Diction
- Literacy
- Poetry
- Science