Indian. He brings to light that, not only is there a cultural separation between the peoples of the Caribbean, but there is also a certain amount of inner conflict within each resident of these islands. Walcott exposes the rift within himself in almost every poem in some way. This division inside Derek Walcott is found where his own beliefs and those of his ancestors collide. This conflict causes much of the pain that he expresses in his poems. Walcott's A Far Cry From Africa is a prime example of his writings. This poem definitely shows his inner feelings and allows the reader to experience them (Matuz 340-41).
             One of the major devices that Walcott uses in A Far Cry From Africa is the division of man. In his poetry, he declares, "I who am poison
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