literary context to compare

Question 1

behold the dreamers

Answer 1

Jende feels overwhelmed in trying to integrate to white corporate America and its expectations
Clark continuosly dismissing him when he is speaking
evident power dynamic

Question 2

brick lane monica ali

Answer 2

Nazneen finds herself struggling to navigate her way through London as she drapes her saree over herself

Question 3

americanah

Answer 3

sturggles of embracing one’s identity

American dream and wanting to be higher in the corporate ladder system

Question 4

exit west

Answer 4

nadia and saeed planning to leave country
lack of communication between father and son reflecting generational differences

intergenerational divide

Question 5

the lonely londoners

Answer 5

focuses on immigration from west indies to Britain

Selvon expressed their disappointment with London and its suburbs as a result of discrimination and unjust practices meted on his fellow mulattos

Moses, has really begun to feel like he’s had enough of the repetition, of listening to the same sorts of stories from newcomers as they arrive at Waterloo

Question 6

home fire

Answer 6

isma being scrutinised by security
interrogative lack of comfortability
- officer took hold of every item of her clothing
travelling to amhert

she is british, studied at LSE