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In the novel, there are instances where objects or events seem to hold a deeper meaning. These instances are known as symbols. Here are some examples from the book that illustrate this concept: – The Home Economics teacher tries to hang up a picture of a Happy Family, but it keeps falling down. Although this…
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THEME: LOVE As the exams are approaching, it is crucial to start preparing early. One of the best ways to prepare is to practice with sample questions. Practicing with sample questions will help you to identify areas where you need to focus more and reinforce what you have already learned. Additionally, you should gather all…
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Lacey and the Community Lacey, a young girl, is facing several challenges in her life. Her Maths teacher, Mrs. Lopez, doesn’t seem to like her and makes it clear that she wasn’t wanted at the school. Lacey has already proved her talent by winning a place in a government secondary school, but Mrs. Lopez’s foreign…
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Julie Tagg, April 12, 2024 In the novel, there are two important settings that play a crucial role in shaping the story – Ma’s home in Sooklal Trace and Cephas’s house in the city. The author takes us on a vivid journey to Ma’s home during Christmas preparations, which is a lively and welcoming space…
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Julie Tagg @thinkandwriteforcsecenglish | April 03, 2024 The play “Anansi” provides a vivid portrayal of the Atlantic slave trade in the year 1791. During this time, thousands of African individuals were forcibly taken from their homes and transported across the ocean to the West Indies, where they were sold to plantation owners. The play focuses…
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Julie Tagg: April 03, 2027 The play explores the theme of disguise, which is portrayed by blurring the line between reality and fantasy. The protagonist, Girl, is forced to endure the cruelty of her slave owners and uses her imagination as a coping mechanism to keep her spirit alive. In one scene, she is confined…
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Alistair Campbell “Anansi” [by Julie Tagg, April 03, 2024] Antagonists, protagonists, and main characters The play centers around a young girl who is on board a ship as a slave. At the beginning of the story, the girl is hopeless and distraught due to the system of slavery that she finds herself in. However, as…
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Personification In this play, Girl narrates her journey from Africa and describes the river as having human qualities that carry her further and further away from her mother on its great brown back. This personification not only shows the force of nature but also highlights how Girl is helplessly separated from her birthplace. The playwright…
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Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English The play cleverly incorporates the symbols of the Spider and Tiger to emphasize their notable strengths. The Tiger, as portrayed in the “Forest Stories”, is depicted as a “strong” and “bold” character akin to the white slave masters of the era. Meanwhile, the Spider, known as Anansi,…
