The Lonely Londoners: Plot Summary (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Setting & time of The Lonely Londoners
Setting & time of The Lonely Londoners
West Indian immigrants in 1950s London
Moses's origin, time in London & job
Moses's origin, time in London & job
Trinidad, 6 years in London, night labourer
Who is Galahad
Who is Galahad
Young Trinidadian arriving in London for 1st time
Where Moses meets Galahad
Where Moses meets Galahad
Waterloo Station
Galahad's appearance on arrival
Galahad's appearance on arrival
Old grey suit, no luggage
Captain (Cap)'s background
Captain (Cap)'s background
Nigerian who came to study law, squandered money
How Bart presents himself
How Bart presents himself
Tries to pass as Latino
White woman Bart loves
White woman Bart loves
Beatrice
Novel's focus in last third
Novel's focus in last third
Black-white interactions, especially in Hyde Park
Why immigrants endure harsh London winters
Why immigrants endure harsh London winters
Fleeting joys & prestige of living at world's centre