Anita and Me: Writer's Methods and Techniques (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Narrative technique Syal uses in Anita and Me
Narrative technique Syal uses in Anita and Me
First-person narrative
Effect of first-person narrative in Anita and Me
Effect of first-person narrative in Anita and Me
Sees world through Meena's eyes; creates personal connection
Literary devices Syal uses to address serious issues
Literary devices Syal uses to address serious issues
Humour and satire
Serious issues addressed through humour/satire
Serious issues addressed through humour/satire
Racism and cultural identity
Effect of Syal's witty tone
Effect of Syal's witty tone
Makes themes engaging and accessible
Cultural references to Indian culture in novel
Cultural references to Indian culture in novel
Indian traditions
Cultural references to British culture in novel
Cultural references to British culture in novel
British pop culture of the 1960s
What cultural references illustrate about Meena
What cultural references illustrate about Meena
Dual identity and clash between cultures
Syal's style of character development
Syal's style of character development
Vivid, multifaceted characters
What Anita's character represents
What Anita's character represents
Rebellion
What Meena's character represents
What Meena's character represents
Cultural confusion
Why characters are crucial in the novel
Why characters are crucial in the novel
To explore the novel's themes
Techniques Syal uses to enhance themes
Techniques Syal uses to enhance themes
Imagery and symbolism
Example of contrasting settings in novel
Example of contrasting settings in novel
Traditional Indian home and English village
What contrasting settings reflect
What contrasting settings reflect
Meena's internal struggle between two cultures