I Am Tourist - 1512 Words

The poem I Am Tourist deals with the meaning and significance of tourism; particularly focussing on the modern take on what is a tourist. Adrian Mitchell presents the point of a ignorant tourist, and shows their lack of connection to the foreign land through the use of various literacy techniques such as imagery. The poems purpose is to let us witness the typical touristss shallow mindset, lack of respect to the culture and misplacing of priorities. It is written in first person narrative which makes us, the readers feel as though it is a personal experience; which to some extent it is. We can all relate as we have either been the tourist ourself or have observed characters like the poem described who have ventured abroad. The†¦show more content†¦We can all relate as we have either been the tourist ourself or have observed characters like the poem described who have ventured abroad. The poem I Am Tourist deals with the meaning and significance of tourism; particularly focussing on the modern take on what is a tourist. Adrian Mitchell presents the point of a ignorant tourist, and shows their lack of connection to the foreign land through the use of various literacy techniques such as imagery. The poems purpose is to let us witness the typical touristss shallow mindset, lack of respect to the culture and misplacing of priorities. It is written in first person narrative which makes us, the readers feel as though it is a personal experience; which to some extent it is. We can all relate as we have either been the tourist ourself or have observed characters like the poem described who have ventured abroad. The poem I Am Tourist deals with the meaning and significance of tourism; particularly focussing on the modern take on what is a tourist. Adrian Mitchell presents the point of a ignorant tourist, and shows their lack of connection to the foreign land through the use of various literacy techniques such as imagery. The poems purpose is to let us witness the typical touristss shallow mindset, lack of respect to the culture and misplacing of priorities. It is written in first person narrative which makes us, the readersShow MoreRelatedI Am A Tourist Guide At St. Michael s Cathedral886 Words   |  4 PagesWith Love and Squalor Amelia He When I boarded the afternoon flight for Vancouver, my total outfit consisted of a small carry-on bag, a North Face rain jacket, and a black leather snap purse containing my ticket, passport, wallet, and a folded paper with my residential address on West Mall Street. It was early September. I was at the ripe age of seventeen, bright, timid, and full of the foolish illusions of youth. 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