To Da-Duh In Memoriam

Question 1

Summary

Question 2

Setting

Answer 2

 The story is set in Barbados, in the 1930’s.

Question 3

Main Characters

Answer 3

Dah-Duh

Question 4

Characteristics of Dah-Duh

Answer 4

 A small and purposeful old woman.
 Had a painfully erect figure.
 Over eighty (80) years old.
 She moved quickly at all times.
 She had a very unattractive face, which was „stark and fleshless as a death mask‟
(Marshall, p.178).
 Her eyes were alive with life.
 Competitive spirit.
 Had a special relationship with the protagonist.

Question 5

Characteristics of Protagonist

Answer 5

 A thin little girl.
 Nine (9) years old.
 A strong personality.
 Competitive in nature.
 Had a special relationship with Dah-Duh.

Question 6

Themes

Answer 6

Race
Love and family relationship
Gender Issues

Question 7

Symbols

Answer 7

Empire State Building(This building represents power and progress. It is in the midst of the cold glass and steel of New York city and, therefore, deforms Dah-Duh‟s symbol of power; Bissex Hill.)