Anita and Me: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Meena on her identity (quote)
Meena on her identity (quote)
I wasn't white, but I wasn't black either, so what was I?
What Meena wanted re: Anita
What Meena wanted re: Anita
To be like her; admired rebelliousness
Anita's loyalty vs later behaviour
Anita's loyalty vs later behaviour
Declares loyalty but becomes cruel & manipulative
Anita's 'gone posh' comment shows
Anita's 'gone posh' comment shows
Her insecurity & jealousy towards Meena
Why did Mr Kumar immigrate?
Why did Mr Kumar immigrate?
Work hard & give children a better life
Mrs Kumar's cautious approach
Mrs Kumar's cautious approach
Keep heads down and not make trouble
Nanima's advice on identity
Nanima's advice on identity
Always be proud of who you are
What Nanima represents
What Nanima represents
Traditional values & wisdom of older generation
Impact of Sam's racist outburst
Impact of Sam's racist outburst
Turning point in Meena's understanding of world
Sam Lowbridge represents
Sam Lowbridge represents
Darker side: ignorance & fear breed hatred
Robert's role for Meena
Robert's role for Meena
Positive influence; accepts her as she is
Mrs Rutter's 'ideas above station' shows
Mrs Rutter's 'ideas above station' shows
Narrow-mindedness & jealousy towards ambition
Key theme: Meena-Anita friendship
Key theme: Meena-Anita friendship
Fragility of relationships on superficial admiration