Themes (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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How does Kasienka feel in England?
How does Kasienka feel in England?
Isolated and alienated
Barriers that alienate Kasienka
Barriers that alienate Kasienka
Cultural and racial barriers
Who is the main bully?
Who is the main bully?
Clair
How Kasienka feels about the bullying
How Kasienka feels about the bullying
Helpless, like prey
Examples of Clair's bullying
Examples of Clair's bullying
Cuts her hair, spreads rumours
Mother's response to bullying
Mother's response to bullying
Dismissive ('Girls are like this')
What activity builds Kasienka's confidence?
What activity builds Kasienka's confidence?
Swimming
What swimming gives Kasienka
What swimming gives Kasienka
Confidence and sense of control
How Kasienka shows resilience vs Clair
How Kasienka shows resilience vs Clair
Refuses orders, stands up to her
What is Kasienka's main struggle?
What is Kasienka's main struggle?
Finding her identity
What is Kasienka's heritage?
What is Kasienka's heritage?
Polish
Who helps Kasienka find belonging?
Who helps Kasienka find belonging?
William and Dalilah