Anita and Me (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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When is Anita and Me set?
When is Anita and Me set?
1960s
Setting of Anita and Me
Setting of Anita and Me
Tollington, a small Midlands village
Main character of Anita and Me
Main character of Anita and Me
Meena Kumar
Meena Kumar's background
Meena Kumar's background
Young British-Indian girl
Meena's main struggle in the novel
Meena's main struggle in the novel
Cultural identity - torn between Indian heritage & English world
Anita Rutter's character traits
Anita Rutter's character traits
Rebellious and confident local girl
Anita's influence on Meena
Anita's influence on Meena
Bad influence
What Meena discovers in Tollington village
What Meena discovers in Tollington village
Underlying racism
Key event that helps Meena understand herself
Key event that helps Meena understand herself
A traumatic accident
What Meena discovers about Anita's family
What Meena discovers about Anita's family
Their prejudices
Meena's realization about identity by the end
Meena's realization about identity by the end
Doesn't need to fit into one identity
What Meena embraces at the novel's conclusion
What Meena embraces at the novel's conclusion
Both her Indian roots and British upbringing