Although I was in yesterday I'm still feeling rotten today, so need another day to fully recover. Hopefully normal service will resume on Friday!
Today I want you to start focusing on how the 'immigrant experience' is truly represented in Small Island, so complete the following tasks:
Read Chapter 50.
How does Hortense feel before she goes to the interview?
Why do you think Gilbert decides to accompany her?
How is Hortense treated by the women in the office? What language does Levy use to convey their attitudes?
How does Hortense react? What do you make of her response?
Additionally, make sure you're reading as much of the text as possible before Friday, as we're going to be compiling and analysing the key events.
Finally, here's some great wider reading for you: a Buzzfeed which features the 21 most powerful things people have said about being an immigrant.
See you Friday
Claudia
Look at the beginning of Chapter 51. What is Gilbert’s response?
