Once Upon A Time by Gabriel Okara English Literature Essay
Poem Introduction: Once Upon a Time by Gabriel Okara reflects changes in social behavior and culture, along with the loss of innocence. The speaker is, the poet represents the old generation, he speaks to his son, a child represents the young generation. He expresses how people once were, how they are now, how he too: Once upon a time, when I was just like you. GABRIEL OKARA born Gabriel Imomotimi Okara, was a Nigerian poet and novelist who was born in Bumoundi in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. His best-known works include: The Voice fiction, 1964, The Fisherman's Invocation poetry, 1978, The Dreamer, His Vision, PoemsThemesAn African Thunderstorm David RubadiriNature experiences, destruction, fear, children, man versus nature Once Upon a Time Gabriel OkaraHypocrisy , Dreams, People, changes, maturity, Ada. 'Once Upon Time' is written as a conversation between father and son. Okara's style is to explain what happens when traditional African culture meets the forces of the Western way of life. I think the poem ridicules the false personalities of many people and then tries to return to a natural and innocent state. Once Upon A Time About the Poet. Gabriel Okara (1921) is a Nigerian poet and novelist. His poems have been translated into many languages. Before establishing himself as an accomplished writer, he had written poems for Black Orpheus. He has been awarded the Best Prize for Literature at the Nigerian Festival of Arts.