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Once Upo n a Time [BY: Gabriel Okara] Table of Contents : 1. Introduction of the poem 2. Summary of the poem 3. Stanza-wise explanation 4. Exercises/ Questions and their Answers 5. Some additional Questions and their Answers 6. Long Essay type question and its Answer 7. Some analytical points _____________________________ 1. Introduction of the poem : Composed by Gabriel Okara, this poem is in a dramatic monologue form, where the speaker talks to his son. The poem has a feeling of nostalgia. It is also about changes that have gone in socialization along with the loss of innocence. The speaker is also concerned about the adverse effect of the modern western culture on his African culture. Modern people are hypocrites. They wear several masks on their faces, and none of their behaviour, socialization or gestures are true.  The speaker too has adapted the modern ways of behaviour and manners. But he is sad at it. He wants to revert to his olden simple days and he requests his son to h...