Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Central character in Les Blancs
Central character in Les Blancs
Tshembe Matoseh
Where Tshembe lives before returning to Africa
Where Tshembe lives before returning to Africa
England with white English wife and child
Two worlds Tshembe is caught between
Two worlds Tshembe is caught between
Modern life in England & traditional African roots
Tshembe's ultimate decision in the play
Tshembe's ultimate decision in the play
Takes up arms against colonial oppressors
Charlie Morris's occupation
Charlie Morris's occupation
American journalist
Charlie Morris's character type
Charlie Morris's character type
Well-meaning but naive outsider
Madame Neilsen's role in the mission
Madame Neilsen's role in the mission
White woman living in African mission
Primary antagonist in Les Blancs
Primary antagonist in Les Blancs
Major George Rice
Abioseh Matoseh's profession
Abioseh Matoseh's profession
Catholic priest
Abioseh's betrayal of Tshembe
Abioseh's betrayal of Tshembe
Reveals Peter's identity to Major Rice