Noughts and crosses Flashcards
1
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Main characters in the book
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Sephy, Callum, Kamal, Ryan, Jude, Jasmine
2
Q
Setting:
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Albion ,Birmingham, England
3
Q
Themes:
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Racism/Discrimination/Segregation
Love/romance
Law/Politics
Violence
4
Q
Genre:
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Romantic Drama
5
Q
Plot
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In their world of prejudice and distrust, highlighted by violent terrorist activity by noughts, they don’t fit. But a childhood friendship has grown into an intense love that descends to its fatal conclusion.
6
Q
Historical context
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Slavery was abolished but segregation still occurs in the novel. Racism and segregation was still used to keep the crosses(dark-skinned) superior to the noughts(light-skinned).
