Analysing the poem ‘Half-caste’ by John Agard

The short lines and lack of punctuation make the poem sound conversational in tone. The lack of punctuation could create a sense of strong emotion, illustrating Agard's frustration. It is written in a mixture of dialects, perhaps reflecting the merging of identities. Agard uses direct address to encourage the reader to challenge their prejudices. Agard uses a series of comparisons to underline the ridiculousness of these prejudicial thoughts.