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Big Match 1983: A Poetic Reflection by bellalynch2025 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Big Match 1983 by Yasmine Gooneratne is a poignant poem reflecting on the ethnic violence during the anti-Tamil riots in Sri Lanka in July 1983. Through irony and vivid imagery, the poem critiques the indifference of the upper class amidst the chaos and brutality of the riots, highlighting the deep-rooted political and social issues that led to this violence. The poem serves as a powerful commentary on the destruction of humanity and the impact of communal conflict.
- Author
- bellalynch2025
- Language
- EN