The Emigree - Carol Rumens Flashcards
What themes are in the emigree?
- identity and culture
- power
How is identity and culture shown?
The speaker is talking about the country they left as a child and the memories of it.
What quotes show identity and culture?
“I left it as a child but my memory of it is sunlight-clear”
“my city hides behind me”
How do these quotes show identity and culture?
Because they show that even though she is not there anymore, the memory of the city will never leave her because it was her childhood and where she came from.
How is power shown?
There are people who are controlling her because she has not got a passport or anything that can help her get back to her childhood city.
What quotes show power?
“Banned by the state”
“they accuse me of absence. They circle me”
How do these quotes show power?
They show that the state are controlling her and have lots of power over her.
