The poem "Telephone Conversation" by Wole Soyinka uses vivid imagery to depict the racial discrimination experienced by a black man seeking a place to live. The poet describes the man's skin color as "sooty", the landlady's voice as "brassy", and the man feeling like a "half-caste" caught in between two worlds. These images highlight the underlying racial tensions and prejudices present in the conversation.
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