💡 Theme: Belonging Flashcards
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
Leon is loyal to Maureen because of her honesty
“She is the only one who has never lied”
Zoom: “only” emphasises the importance of this declarative sentence, highlighted in the hyperbolic, temporal adverb (timing of an action) “never”.
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
Leon is loyal to Carol throughout the novel, despite her obvious flaws, even willing to sacrifice his identity for her benefit.
“I could be him, Mum.”
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
Leon is biracial. Tufty is a biracial, paternal role model for Leon, often referred to as an archetypal sage.
“His skin is brown like his dad’s.”
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
The setting of the allotments provides comfort for Leon, supporting his need to care and be responsible for something after he is forcibly isolated from those he loves.
“The allotments are better than a park because everyone had their own bit of land … [to] do what they like.”
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
Jake is presented as integral to Leon’s identity.
“I’m your big brother.”
“One for him and one for Jake.”
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
Leon values familial relationships and craves to belong.
“Sometimes, when Tufty is talking, Leon thinks about his dad.”
“Sometimes she looks soft and reminds him of his mum.” (Reference to Maureen)
How does de Waal present ideas about belonging in MNIL?
Key quotations to use and analyse:
- “His skin is brown like his dad’s.” —> Race, Role models, Unconventional bonds
- “Everyone has their own bit of land [to] do what they like.” —> Allotments, comfort
- “She is the only one who has never lied.” —> Loyalty
What is Kit de Waal trying to convey about belonging?
Belonging is an essential emotion for personal development- without a sense of identity, characters become isolated. It is import at for our mental well-being and supports quality of life.
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
Leon is rejected in the foster care system because of his race.
“He’s a white baby. And you’re not.”
State a quotation that supports the following statement:
De Waal explores ideas about belonging through motifs
Red rucksack
