Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott. the child’s fairy tale of an antic England—fairy rings, thatched cottages fenced with dog roses, a green gale lifting the hair of Warwickshire. The allusion to the country province of Warwickshire explains where many people went after the riots ended. provides a visual and emotional contrast to the Brixton riot scenes. lets the reader know where the author is from. explains the popularity of fairytales in England.

- Provides a visual and emotional contrast to the Brixton riot scenes.

Explanation:

'Midsummer' by Derek Walcott primarily conveys the theme of 'serious issues associated with racial equality in England.' He employs a number of allusions(to Calibans, Tory Whips, etc.) in order to reveal his perspective, convey his message more quickly, add contextual depth and meaning, and evoke particular emotions. The allusion to the 'country province of Warwickshire' primarily functions to 'proffer a visual as well as emotional contrast to the scenes of Brixton riot' as it adopts a lighthearted tone with 'fairy tale sight of an antic England with dog roses, green gale' which stands in contradiction with the seething image of 'autumn fire' where men  'die for the sun and takes the race to extinction'