This is my favourite poem in the anthology but I find it funny how they include this poem that talks about how Eurocentric and whitewashed history is in British and colonised places, yet there are only two authors in the power&conflict cluster who are POC.
immigrant student here. I don't quite understand why people are angry about not much POC poets being in the poetry but UK is a majority white country we immigrants accept this before we move to this country. We don't care about more POC and more education about different cultures. Focus on the majority.
@@IDidNotCommitWarCrimesInSerbia in a lot of places, the minority is the majority. in london around 50% of citizens are people of colour. aqa can do better to represent us !!
because this is a european white country. Of course its eurocentric dumbass. 1066 is obviously just as important as some random black guy who worked with napoleon. get a grip. if you want to learn about your own history, go to your country.
Also, the use of phonetic spelling and lack of punctuation is very informal and informal language is normally used in places such as home. So, this suggests that Agard is finding comfort and he feels at home when finding out about his own history and identity.
Emmanuel Arowolo Very good perspective. As well as this, the use of Black historical figures, such as nanny Demaroon, suggests that Agard is trying to replicate and enforce his history into British literature much like the British did in Guyana. Perhaps indicating a gain of power and control over his own future, not just history. This would be supported, as the verb “carving” suggests it is being made (present tense)
Hi, could I suggest that the use of enjambment in mentioning Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole shows that, though they both did very similar things in the same war, Mary is overlooked and they are segregated in history (represented by the mention of Robin Hood and King Cole in between them) because of their races? Agard seems to belittle Nightingale in his reference to her mere 'lamp' and Seacole's 'healing star', perhaps overlooking Nightingale as Seacole was overlooked in his education. It seems like he's trying to redress the balance between black and white achievements, perhaps offering white European readers food for thought - would this be right? Sorry if this is mentioned later in the video! :)
Hugo Lloris perhaps that is purposeful. Showing how all and yet no specific lines are more important. Equality movement? Breaking down or not only literary/grammar boundaries but also those which separate (with punctuation) the racial, ethnic and historic groups?
I know right. My English teacher is like blah blah blah blah and then at the end of the class she ask us everyone get what I said. And then we all nod and after when we are out of the classroom everyone is like what the heck did she say for the whole entire class. Lol and then now we have a analysing test about this poem so now I'm here yay test 😱🙄
Just a random thought, the way the stanza is written at 7:12 look at how the white people are on top and the black people are on the bottom. For example 'Lord Nelson' is on top and at the bottom is 'Shake de great Zulu' it probably shows white supremacy which can tie in to conflict between ethnicity.
I had been thinking the same! Black history is placed, not only below white history, but also below white myth and legend - it is as if to the Eurocentric view of history, their fictional legends and nursery rhymes are more important than black history that actually occurred. He has used his structure to demonstrate the cultural oppression visually.
In each stanza, the white figures are mentioned before the black ones - they come on a line that is physically above the lines containing the minorities. This could create the impression that they are seen as metaphorically above the black people, reflecting the public's view of them, in that they find the history of the white people to be more important. Although they are on different 'levels', the enjambment puts the figures of both ethnicities in the same sentence. This implies that Agard believes they should be equal, and so their history should betaught along with that of white people.
To help you get through everything, I would suggest increasing the playback speed so you can still understand what he is saying (I watch it on 1.75) and pause to make notes. This helps me finish quickly and efficiently and I understand it at the same time. Additionally, where the like button is, look at the right and you see three dots. Click on that and it will show open transcript this helps you see EVERYTHING he is saying. Let me know if this helps
We instantly recognise names such as Dick Whitington and 1066 but fail to recognise some of the prominent black figures such as Nanny De Maroon. This could be a moment of realisation for the reader as they understand that in todays society, the education system is flawed and how we know so much about white history but so little about black history. This reinforces the idea that the poem can be read as a criticism about how education can limit and control your identity. This idea is further enforced by the division of 2 groups in the poem. there is a stark Contrast between "dem" and "me". The reppetition of these words could emphasise the contrast between the people at the top who control those at the bottom. (link to charge of the light brigade and how the cavalry controlled the foot soldiers)
I was washing the dishes and watching your video and just when a plate fell from my hand and u said opps in the video at the same time and I was so confused for a sec XD
i just finished watching your the emigree video and with your video and the comments on it I've never learnt so much. i used to hate doing poetry as it was a bit of a drag but everyone in the comments makes it so easy for me to understand and wrap my head around it all!
Luckily for me, I absolutely adore this poem for many reasons, so I can make my own assumptions based on this fact. Actually, a piece of advice from me would be find a poem that you like and stick at it!
Whilst you don’t have to make anymore videos on exams, could you analyse songs and in particular rap and hip hop, I think it would be very interesting and well received
using the fictional characters in the poem could be suggesting that euro centric history is the same to him as fairytales, but im not sure if that fits in with the interpretation of the enjambment as suggesting that black and white people should be equal. my interpretation was that he's criticising how we are quicker to teach kids about fairytales than real people as soon as a non-white person is relevant
Hope you did well in your English GCSE and in the 3 years that have passed, learnt the difference between "allowed" and "out loud". Somehow, with your response, I doubt it.
Could you say that at the start of a few stanzas the first few letters on each stanza spell "DAD" - emphasising how proud he is of his Guanyin inheritage
Perhaps we could say that Agard chooses to avoid punctuation and use enjambment to highlight that there should be fewer/no restrictions in education? We should not restrict and erase history.
I wrote that earlier comment when I was a few minutes in ... now I have finished watching the whole video and realise that you said something quite similar haha
I think that the way he phrases 'Bandage up me eye' gives the impression that his identity was blanketed over to avoid inevitable conflict, almost like a mother would stop a baby crying by feeding it, giving the sense that his culture and history has been undermined and 'suffocated'.
yo mr bruff you going to put the transcript for this into the ebook. just bought it but not all the poems have be written up there its a bit hard to make notes as you go soo fast
Can we say The italicized verses lack punctuation. As readers, we are confused about how to read it. Agard links this confusion to his confusion after reading that history textbook which triggered him to write this poem. He is confused as to why everything historic is so Eurocentric.
Could you say that the use of shorter lines in the verses about black history illustrate the fact he hasn't been taught anything about them, so he has very limited knowledge so can only use a few words to describe their actions and personalities?
mr bruff can i say this for structure please reply gcses are soon. The enjambment "dem tell me bout columbus and 1492 but what happens to de caribs and de arawaks does highlight that the author does want to combine the white and black historical figures together as one, this has been done deliberately to make it evident of that is intentions are to promote equality. The declarative sentence may also, enforce that the poet was never introduced to the truth and that the use of the enjambment all the way throughout this power, clearly reinforces, that we should all unite (black/white/brown) as we are stronger together, blake is mostly directing this poem to the black audience as their views are supressed - "dem tell me" - enforcing that the white british monarchy are inflicting propaganda and will exploit you through education, the author encounters this exploitation of education by in fact educating us as readers to analyse and "carve" meanings and interpretations. As well as this, the enjambment may also intertwine with resilience and that that finding these hidden meanings will be vital to make change come around. However, the enjambment may also connote the severe suffering of the black people, as they are exploited endlessly like the enjambment, Which does contrast with the combination of the white and black figures being together.
When discussing the context of this poem, could I mention that when John Agard does a reading of the poem, he sings the lines that are about English history to emphasise them, or would that not be relevant?
HI Mr Bruff I Love all your videos and i am going buy your ebooks May i request if you can make some poetry video on the edexcel conflict cluster Thanks
It’s crazy how in the beginning you said that agard is from Guyana in South America then you go on to say that it’s a Caribbean language when it comes from Guyana. My teacher is actually from Guyana and she really hates it when people say that Guyana is in the Caribbean’s. So it needs to be stopped
This is my favourite poem in the anthology but I find it funny how they include this poem that talks about how Eurocentric and whitewashed history is in British and colonised places, yet there are only two authors in the power&conflict cluster who are POC.
yes and 'coincidentally' both of their poems are about societal issues and have links to racism because thats what the token POC's are most useful for
immigrant student here. I don't quite understand why people are angry about not much POC poets being in the poetry but UK is a majority white country we immigrants accept this before we move to this country. We don't care about more POC and more education about different cultures. Focus on the majority.
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@@IDidNotCommitWarCrimesInSerbia in a lot of places, the minority is the majority. in london around 50% of citizens are people of colour. aqa can do better to represent us !!
because this is a european white country. Of course its eurocentric dumbass.
1066 is obviously just as important as some random black guy who worked with napoleon.
get a grip. if you want to learn about your own history, go to your country.
Also, the use of phonetic spelling and lack of punctuation is very informal and informal language is normally used in places such as home. So, this suggests that Agard is finding comfort and he feels at home when finding out about his own history and identity.
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Emmanuel Arowolo Very good perspective. As well as this, the use of Black historical figures, such as nanny Demaroon, suggests that Agard is trying to replicate and enforce his history into British literature much like the British did in Guyana. Perhaps indicating a gain of power and control over his own future, not just history. This would be supported, as the verb “carving” suggests it is being made (present tense)
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Dem tell me
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Literally, i dont understand why we need to annotate poetry as it just confuses my brain to the point where I cry lol
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its not a life skill. no one apart from english teachers r gonna be analyssing poetry.
Dem tell me what dem want to tell me
Dem tell me what dem want to tell me
Hi, could I suggest that the use of enjambment in mentioning Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole shows that, though they both did very similar things in the same war, Mary is overlooked and they are segregated in history (represented by the mention of Robin Hood and King Cole in between them) because of their races? Agard seems to belittle Nightingale in his reference to her mere 'lamp' and Seacole's 'healing star', perhaps overlooking Nightingale as Seacole was overlooked in his education. It seems like he's trying to redress the balance between black and white achievements, perhaps offering white European readers food for thought - would this be right?
Sorry if this is mentioned later in the video! :)
Riannon Chaplin true, but there is enjambment in every line so is this really that significant?
+Hugo Lloris it's just an example of how Agard is attempting to communicate his message through mythical, Black and Western influential figures.
Amazing analysis you got there.
um im gonna use this thanks
Hugo Lloris perhaps that is purposeful. Showing how all and yet no specific lines are more important. Equality movement? Breaking down or not only literary/grammar boundaries but also those which separate (with punctuation) the racial, ethnic and historic groups?
A single Mr Bruff Power and Conflict video probably teaches me more than I learn in two hours with my English teacher.
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If you could just be my English teacher now, that would make my day! This is so helpful, thank you so much!
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I know right. My English teacher is like blah blah blah blah and then at the end of the class she ask us everyone get what I said. And then we all nod and after when we are out of the classroom everyone is like what the heck did she say for the whole entire class. Lol and then now we have a analysing test about this poem so now I'm here yay test 😱🙄
Just a tip for those who are taking notes like me: turn captions on so you are able to take notes more effectively!
Thank you !
turn on transcript instead guys
Actually feel bad for Mr Bruff sometimes , his demographic is pretty much 16 year olds and omds some of the comments he gets 😂
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Just a random thought, the way the stanza is written at 7:12 look at how the white people are on top and the black people are on the bottom. For example 'Lord Nelson' is on top and at the bottom is 'Shake de great Zulu' it probably shows white supremacy which can tie in to conflict between ethnicity.
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I had been thinking the same! Black history is placed, not only below white history, but also below white myth and legend - it is as if to the Eurocentric view of history, their fictional legends and nursery rhymes are more important than black history that actually occurred. He has used his structure to demonstrate the cultural oppression visually.
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I do it as well I swear we've got it bad
Alex Russell I think aqa is meant to be easier than others
Richard Stone we’ve gotta learn fifteen bloody poems and only get asked about two....logic?
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In each stanza, the white figures are mentioned before the black ones - they come on a line that is physically above the lines containing the minorities. This could create the impression that they are seen as metaphorically above the black people, reflecting the public's view of them, in that they find the history of the white people to be more important.
Although they are on different 'levels', the enjambment puts the figures of both ethnicities in the same sentence. This implies that Agard believes they should be equal, and so their history should betaught along with that of white people.
To help you get through everything, I would suggest increasing the playback speed so you can still understand what he is saying (I watch it on 1.75) and pause to make notes. This helps me finish quickly and efficiently and I understand it at the same time.
Additionally, where the like button is, look at the right and you see three dots. Click on that and it will show open transcript this helps you see EVERYTHING he is saying.
Let me know if this helps
We instantly recognise names such as Dick Whitington and 1066 but fail to recognise some of the prominent black figures such as Nanny De Maroon. This could be a moment of realisation for the reader as they understand that in todays society, the education system is flawed and how we know so much about white history but so little about black history. This reinforces the idea that the poem can be read as a criticism about how education can limit and control your identity. This idea is further enforced by the division of 2 groups in the poem. there is a stark Contrast between "dem" and "me". The reppetition of these words could emphasise the contrast between the people at the top who control those at the bottom. (link to charge of the light brigade and how the cavalry controlled the foot soldiers)
They include this in gcse yet they still haven't done anything iin history which doesn't have a European involved. XD
I’m going to use this as inspiration
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@@aryans9334 i watched the video i just found this comment more helpful as i learn better through reading than listening. Also no need to be rude.
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I was washing the dishes and watching your video and just when a plate fell from my hand and u said opps in the video at the same time and I was so confused for a sec XD
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i just finished watching your the emigree video and with your video and the comments on it I've never learnt so much. i used to hate doing poetry as it was a bit of a drag but everyone in the comments makes it so easy for me to understand and wrap my head around it all!
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Luckily for me, I absolutely adore this poem for many reasons, so I can make my own assumptions based on this fact.
Actually, a piece of advice from me would be find a poem that you like and stick at it!
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Thank you so much!! So helpful, I do not know what I would do with out your videos . You have saved me much stress.
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Just cramming for tomorrow’s exam😂
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Woah! That last point about the punctuation.....
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why u using capital letter for the beginning of near enough every word?
Once again, thank you so much, Mr Bruff.
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Agard does use the metaphor 'blind' in the first stanza to suggest that he is not allowed to see his own history.
Anaphora of 'dem tell me' with the short sentences and 'dem never tell me' creates a feeling of resentment? What do you think Mr Bruff?
Mary Tanton this poem is an example of an oral representation, so the words are meant to be phonetic
It’s been written in dialect
Please can you make some more analysis videos on power and conflict in the anthology please x this was really helpful !!x
What is the grade 9 club and how do I join? Also please could you do a grade 9 analysis of the poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland!!
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Are you allowed to comment on the poet’s delivery? In this poem it has significant effect but you wouldn’t be able to tell that just by reading it
It's quite important to the poem so I think you would be allowed
ur not allowed, you can only comment on rhyme scheme ans stuff not how it sounds in the video
suprised theres no new comments as people think this will be this years poem
Is there a technical term for when the rhyme builds up to a climax? 5:35
I believe it is called end-rhyme. I could be wrong though.
Omg this helped so much! Thank you so much!
Whilst you don’t have to make anymore videos on exams, could you analyse songs and in particular rap and hip hop, I think it would be very interesting and well received
I already have a few: check out my rap music as poetry playlist.
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using the fictional characters in the poem could be suggesting that euro centric history is the same to him as fairytales, but im not sure if that fits in with the interpretation of the enjambment as suggesting that black and white people should be equal. my interpretation was that he's criticising how we are quicker to teach kids about fairytales than real people as soon as a non-white person is relevant
Anyone else find it funny when he reads the poem out allowed😂
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Hope you did well in your English GCSE and in the 3 years that have passed, learnt the difference between "allowed" and "out loud". Somehow, with your response, I doubt it.
@@saborflamenco1137 lmfao i was boutta say dat my nigga
Could you say that at the start of a few stanzas the first few letters on each stanza spell "DAD" - emphasising how proud he is of his Guanyin inheritage
Another love and relationships poem would be great if you get chance!
+Katy Sexton of course
mrbruff that's great thanks 😊😊
Him reading this is too good
Who else is here because they’ve barely done any poems and covid
Also, thank you for your videos they are very helpful!
2018 eng lit :(
What did you get? ( I know this is a year old)
2019 boi!
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Perhaps we could say that Agard chooses to avoid punctuation and use enjambment to highlight that there should be fewer/no restrictions in education? We should not restrict and erase history.
I wrote that earlier comment when I was a few minutes in ... now I have finished watching the whole video and realise that you said something quite similar haha
One thing I need to say! Thank you!
thank you
thanks you are really helping me out
You are proberbly familer with who i am by now. nut i am really greatful for all your power and conflict videos.
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I would love to meet someone who isn't a student, but just watches these for fun
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I need to analyse the way Agard reads the poem but i have no idea, no one has really gone into that. Please help
This poem is probably the most confusing poem in the cluster.
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I think that the way he phrases 'Bandage up me eye' gives the impression that his identity was blanketed over to avoid inevitable conflict, almost like a mother would stop a baby crying by feeding it, giving the sense that his culture and history has been undermined and 'suffocated'.
Hi Mr Bruff. If you were going to pair this poem with one other to write about which would it be ?
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If I buy the conflict and power revision guide, would I be able to access the remaining poems in the future (when you analyse them)? Thanks so much!
+mrbruff surely it would be classed as "fair use" as it is for educational purposes
Just started studying this poem. Really helpful.
fantastic!
thank you!
The poem is great. Cracks me up every time a white teacher reads it.
Sir, would we reference the children's nursery rhymes in the language paragraph of our essay?-Thanks
Mr Peirpoint, if you see this, hi
Dullahan Mr Peirpoint? It's a small world after all...
Please can you do poppies or remains or more war and conflict poems 😊
+Jack Nolan yes
Yassss
you said the rhyme climaxes and agard is wanting to emphasise the word maroon but what method is this??!!?!?!?
Rhyme is the method x
yo mr bruff you going to put the transcript for this into the ebook. just bought it but not all the poems have be written up there its a bit hard to make notes as you go soo fast
+maheep ghuman I can only use the ones I have copyright permission for
but the videos are made by you? can you not type what you are saying in each one into the book
I've managed to make notes, took me 2.5 hours as I had to keep stopping and starting the video but it is possible.
takes me about 1.5 but thats a bit too long its not that long till the exams got other stuff to do!!
*_Saying this in a Jamaican accent_*
Can we say
The italicized verses lack punctuation. As readers, we are confused about how to read it. Agard links this confusion to his confusion after reading that history textbook which triggered him to write this poem. He is confused as to why everything historic is so Eurocentric.
Could you say that the use of shorter lines in the verses about black history illustrate the fact he hasn't been taught anything about them, so he has very limited knowledge so can only use a few words to describe their actions and personalities?
Yes indeed
mr bruff can i say this for structure please reply gcses are soon. The enjambment "dem tell me bout columbus and 1492 but what happens to de caribs and de arawaks does highlight that the author does want to combine the white and black historical figures together as one, this has been done deliberately to make it evident of that is intentions are to promote equality. The declarative sentence may also, enforce that the poet was never introduced to the truth and that the use of the enjambment all the way throughout this power, clearly reinforces, that we should all unite (black/white/brown) as we are stronger together, blake is mostly directing this poem to the black audience as their views are supressed - "dem tell me" - enforcing that the white british monarchy are inflicting propaganda and will exploit you through education, the author encounters this exploitation of education by in fact educating us as readers to analyse and "carve" meanings and interpretations. As well as this, the enjambment may also intertwine with resilience and that that finding these hidden meanings will be vital to make change come around. However, the enjambment may also connote the severe suffering of the black people, as they are exploited endlessly like the enjambment, Which does contrast with the combination of the white and black figures being together.
So In this poem, what quotes show power in humans?
in the video he sings parts is it a ballad or did he only do it for the video
Ffff for the video
how is this linked to power or conflict?
Because the European countries are using their power to influence the views and understanding of history for young people.
What would you say Checking me History would be comparable to?
+mrbruff out of the AQA Power and Conflict Cluster?
+Peace Mgbedike oops! kamikaze as it links conflict to identity
this helps so much☺☺
Peace Mgbedike 'The Emigrée' because they are both about the power of identity to overcome adversity.
Perhaps Ozymandias? Through the link of "people in power"?
Thank u so much so helpful, I am actually going to see John Agard live do you have any idea what question i could ask him?! x
Nana Agyeman ask why donnell is such a cootie pie.
When discussing the context of this poem, could I mention that when John Agard does a reading of the poem, he sings the lines that are about English history to emphasise them, or would that not be relevant?
here's the video of him reading it if anyone wants it: www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/z7fjmp3
HI Mr Bruff
I Love all your videos and i am going buy your ebooks
May i request if you can make some poetry video on the edexcel conflict cluster
Thanks
+Hanna Hanza afraid not
Ok
Then may you please do more Jekyll and Hyde videos as well as An inspector calls
Thanks
+Hanna Hanza no more videos on those coming: get the eBooks
I have my paper 2 literature paper in 2 weeks and a day😭😭😭😭😭🤭
Hope it went well
very helpful!
Lovey job bruffy boy!
Fam ngl when I went to watch the bbc video and then listened to this guy actually say the poem I was dead hahahaha
Thank you mr bruff🙏
You're welcome!
but how would you and could you refrence a video of agard reading the poem? and what would this compare to
why does he use the phrase dem tell me
To show a sense of generalisation and to show that he's proud of he's culture as it's phonetic.
What poem would you link it to?
Lily Eaves bayonet charge
Mason Parrott and agree with me
Can I ask you why this poem isn't on your book?
I didn't get copyright permission for it
ok thanks for the info
Oh sorry 😐 didn’t look properly
is this poem a dramatic monologue?
ok
Thank you!!
No problem!
It’s crazy how in the beginning you said that agard is from Guyana in South America then you go on to say that it’s a Caribbean language when it comes from Guyana. My teacher is actually from Guyana and she really hates it when people say that Guyana is in the Caribbean’s. So it needs to be stopped
4 school weeks to GCSEs
I am nervous
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Can someone give me some points on comparing this poem and ozymandias?
Hannah Heath ru doing last minute revision before exam tomorrow as well 😂 x
@@davinasmith3413 umm.... Yes? 😂 Hbu?
Yep- I know nothing 😬😂
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