An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain what happens in Scene Four of ‘Leave Taking’ with a focus on its main themes.
An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain what happens in Scene Four of ‘Leave Taking’ with a focus on its main themes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scene Four explores Enid’s immediate reaction to her mother’s death.
- Enid tells Viv about her impoverished upbringing.
- Enid explains how her uncle migrating had a huge effect on her.
- Enid gives Viv a cheque so that she can be financially stable when she goes to university.
- The scene ends with Enid stating that she wants to "go home".
Common misconception
Enid's husband never loved her. They had a terrible relationship.
Whilst there are descriptions of conflict in their relationship, the description of their moving to England shows their initial devotion.
Keywords
Impoverished - Describes a person or place that has been made poor.
Emigrate - If you emigrate, you relocate from one country to another.
Breed - A verb used for animals: an animal that breeds mates with another animal and produces offspring (children).
Significantly - A synonym for importantly or notably.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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