Part one of term paper
'John Betjeman's poetry both informs and amuses.' With reference to at least two of his poems show how accurate this statement is. John Betjeman became poet laureate in 1972, and was well known for his appearances on television. One characteristic of Betjeman's poems is his use of satire. With his use of satire he communicates his views on th ...

Part two of term paper
... through this character that Betjeman criticises them. The first paragraph of the poem is a retrospective look at the way the PRO first introduces himself to the public. It depicts an idealistic, sentimental picture of the village inn: 'ancient, clean, and free from sin.' Betjeman highlights how easily the PRO pulls the public into his creation by emphasising the lines: 'So spake the brewers P.R.O., A man who really ought to know, For he is paid for doing so.' with a rhyming triplet instead of a rh ...