Analysing the poem ‘In Wales, wanting to be Italian’ by Imtiaz Dharker

Dharker's use of direct address creates an intimate tone, one where we are hearing Dharker's inner most thoughts. Dharker's use of questions encourages the reader to reflect on their own sense of belonging. Dharker uses people or places that seem exotic and exciting, in contrast to the places where she grew up. Dharker uses archetypal descriptions to encourage readers to relate to the speaker’s yearning to live a different life. Dharker’s speaker assumes that all teenagers dream of living somewhere ‘more exciting'.