'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 themes such as hypocrisy and egotism in society. In 'The Village Inn', Betjeman attacks the way that people try to recreate 'history' and and at the same time destroy it; and how businesses try to hide their real intentions from the public. The Public Relations Officer represents the brewery that is rebuilding 'The Bear' and it is 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....

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