When a country establishes control over another country, exploiting it for economic gain.

Established 1926 as the British Empire declined, this is an international association of 56 independent countries many of which used to be British colonies.

When you relocate from one country to another.

When you make people believe something. A less formal synonym is to brainwash.

The significance of Windrush to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

English

In 'Leave Taking: A Sense of Belonging', pupils explore the themes of immigration and identity in the play. In 'Leave Taking: The Power of Education', pupils explore how a lack of representation in literature and other educational materials negatively impacts on sense of self.

in 'Small Island', pupils explore the themes of identity, race, colonisation - shedding light on the experiences of Jamaican immigrants in post-war Britain. In 'Leave Taking: A Sense of Belonging', pupils explore the experiences of second generation immigrants and the difficulties they face in 1980's Britain. 

Modern text: first study

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

At the beginning of Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Enid cleans the house in preparation for a visitor. Who is the visitor?

Enid's family were wealthy, hence her being able to afford coming to England.

Enid grew up not wearing shoes day to day.

Enid spent much of her time doing manual labour.

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Brod reveals some details about what Enid's life was like in Jamaica before she moved to England. What do we learn?

Brod sees the value in explaining Enid's past to her daughters; Enid does not.

Brod is angry at the British government; Enid is not.

Brod believes Enid should send money to her family; Enid does not.

Brod has only lived in England for a few years; Enid has lived in the UK longer.

The characters of Brod and Enid in 'Leave Taking' have some similarities, but they are also set up as contrasts to each other. In what ways do they contrast?

In 2017, it was revealed that the government was attempting to deport some citizens who had legally migrated to Britain in the 1940s-70s. This was known as the {{}} scandal.

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Brod says to Enid, 'All my {{}} I think of meself as a British subject'.

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Brod is distressed at what the British government has called him. He says they 'Call me a {{}}'.

Enid is being asked to send money to them.

Her sister wants to send her children to Enid.

In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', what do we learn about Enid's family in Jamaica?

A character that is explored in a text in a number of different ways

An idea that is explored in a text in a number of different ways

An idea that is explored in a text via the stage directions

The blurb and opening scene of 'Leave Taking' start to develop many of its central themes. What is a theme?

'Leave Taking' explores a number of different themes. Which themes are most clearly sign-posted in Scene One?

Enid and Viv fight about how much schoolwork she is doing.

Enid and Mai fight about the value of obeah.

Enid and Del fight about the value of obeah.

Enid and Del fight about Enid's excessive interest in her daughter's life.

Del and Viv fight with Mai about how much money Mai is charging.

'Leave Taking' begins with a conflict. Who is it between and what is it about?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The significance of Windrush to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.