Julie Tagg| Think and Write for English| September 27, 2025 Exploring Themes, Symbolism, and Historical Context in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s Classic Introduction “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a seminal work in American literature, first published in 1892. The story is often celebrated for its powerful depiction of psychological distress and its critique… Read More The Yellow Wallpaper: An Analysis
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Fantasy stories are a genre of fiction that is set in an imaginary or magical world. These stories often include elements that don’t exist in reality, such as: magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary lands. They allow authors and readers to explore new worlds and… Read More How to write a fantasy story?
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Follow This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive guide for individuals looking to enhance their narrative writing skills. We explore different techniques and strategies that can help writers create engaging and captivating narratives. What is Narrative Writing Narrative writing is a form of… Read More A Guide to Mastering Narrative Writing
Julie Tagg| Short Story Collection So I have decided to step outside of these reviews and analysis and delve into my passion… writing stories and poems… Let me know what you think in the comments sections… In the heart of a bustling city stood a small, cozy bookstore. It was visible to everyone but hidden… Read More “The Resolve” – A Short piece of Fiction
This novel, despite its seemingly simple narrative, addresses a number of significant issues or themes that are prevalent in Caribbean society. The role of education and women in society One of the most important themes explored in the story is the role of education and women in society. Through Anjanee’s story, the author reveals that… Read More Themes in “For the Life of Laetitia” by Merle Hodges Essay
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… Read More Symbols in “For the Life of Laetitia” by Merle Hodge
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… Read More Conflict – Merle Hodge “For the Life of Laetitia”
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… Read More Disguise in the play “Anansi” by Alistair Campbell
Similes and metaphors play an important role in the play. They bring out the playwright’s perspective on the characters, highlight the key issues of the play and help the audience to better visualize the images to be conveyed. To illustrate Girl’s struggle and devise a method of survival, Woman tells her to “weave your little… Read More Similes and Metaphors in Anansi by Alistair Campbell
Anjanee and Lacey: Both girls are from rural backgrounds and attend the same school. They face a great deal of pressure at school because of the challenges of being “country” children. Anjanee commits suicide because she cannot find inspiration or hope from her family. With the help of her family, Lacey recovers from her nervous… Read More Merle Hodge “For the Life of Laetitia” – Comparing the main characters
Exploring the plot in the novel The story is about Laetitia Johnson’s first year at secondary school. She is called Lacey for short and lives with her grandmother, cousins and other family members since her mother, Patsy, migrated to New York. Lacey’s father, Cephas shows little interest in his daughter. But later when he finds… Read More Merle Hodge “For the Life of Laetitia” The Plot
Julie Tagg| March 24, 2024 •Learning Objectives: In this section you will: • discover the major themes of the play • recognise how the major themes reflect the slave trade experience • explore the connections between themes • explore how the themes and conflict add to the dramatic function of the play CONFLICT, THEMES, AND… Read More Analysis of the themes in the play “Anansi” by Alistair Campbell
Learning Objectives: By the end of the reading you should be able to: There are several scenes in the play. One scene takes place aboard ‘The Good Ship Hope’ and the other in ‘The Forest’. The scene on the ship shows the experiences that the slave girl and the Boy share as they travel though… Read More Alistair Campbell’s “Anansi” The Plot
Julie Tagg February 7, 2024 Literary Fiction allows you to focus on artistic prose, layered themes, character study, and introspection. Literary fiction – sub-genre of short stories which has strong emphasis on artistic or stylistic prose, layered themes, character study, and introspection. It is often elevated and poetic, with careful attention to language and imagery. The… Read More What are the Different Types of Short Stories?
Julie Tagg February 6, 2024 Three types of story settings Writing different types of settings requires attention to detail, atmosphere, and the specific needs of your story. Here’s how to write three common types of settings: Realistic Setting: Research: Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and authenticity in depicting real-world locations. This includes details such… Read More Types of setting in a novel or short story
Julie Tagg February 6, 2024 The setting of a story refers to the time, place, and overall environment in which the events of the narrative unfold. It includes details such as the geographical location, historical period, social context, and the atmosphere or mood of the story. The setting serves as a backdrop against which the… Read More What is the setting in a story?
What is dialogue? It is the words that characters use in a story. It is also called conversations between the characters. Dialogue is vital to the story as it shows the readers thoughts, ideas, and emotions. It gives the reader an insight into the events of the story. Good dialogue is important and should… Read More How to use dialogue effectively in stories and novels
From the west Clouds come hurrying with the wind Turning sharply Here and there Like a plague of locusts Whirling, Tossing up things on its tail Like a madman chasing nothing. Pregnant clouds Ride stately on its back, Gathering to perch on hills Like sinister dark wings; The wind whistles by And trees bend to… Read More An African Thunderstorm By David Rubadiri
