Anita and Me: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What negative traits does Anita display in her friendship with Meena?
What negative traits does Anita display in her friendship with Meena?
A need to dominate & manipulate
What makes Meena's friendship with Robert different from her friendship with Anita?
What makes Meena's friendship with Robert different from her friendship with Anita?
Based on mutual respect & care
Where does Meena meet Robert?
Where does Meena meet Robert?
In the hospital
What role does Meena's mother play in her life?
What role does Meena's mother play in her life?
Guiding her through moral dilemmas
How is Anita's mother Deirdre characterised in the novel?
How is Anita's mother Deirdre characterised in the novel?
Marked by neglect & instability
What role does family play in shaping Meena's development?
What role does family play in shaping Meena's development?
Pivotal in shaping identity & values
What violent act does Sam Lowbridge commit?
What violent act does Sam Lowbridge commit?
Attack on an Indian bank manager
In which decade is the novel set, reflecting social tensions in Britain?
In which decade is the novel set, reflecting social tensions in Britain?
1970s
How does racism make Meena feel in her community?
How does racism make Meena feel in her community?
Alienated & unsafe
What is Meena's cultural identity status?
What is Meena's cultural identity status?
A second-generation immigrant
How does Nanima influence Meena's identity?
How does Nanima influence Meena's identity?
Deepens connection to Indian roots
What does Meena do when Tracey nearly drowns in the pond?
What does Meena do when Tracey nearly drowns in the pond?
Chooses to tell the truth
What is an example of Meena lying in the novel?
What is an example of Meena lying in the novel?
Taking money to buy sweets