The importance of the character of Brod in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain the role Brod plays in ‘Leave Taking’ as a foil to the character of Enid, and a catalyst for the character of Viv.
The importance of the character of Brod in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain the role Brod plays in ‘Leave Taking’ as a foil to the character of Enid, and a catalyst for the character of Viv.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Jamaica was colonised by the British in 1655.
- Until Jamaica achieved independence in 1962, its education system was largely Eurocentric.
- Arguably, Brod is a foil to Enid: he criticises British institutions, policies and attitudes in a way that she does not.
- Arguably, Brod is a catalyst for Viv’s questioning of her education.
Keywords
Indoctrinate - when you make people believe something; a less formal synonym is to brainwash
Catalyst - something that causes a change or event to occur
Foil - a character who contrasts with another character
Commonwealth - an international association of 56 independent countries, many of which used to be British colonies
Colonisation - when a country establishes control over another country, exploiting it for economic gain
Common misconception
Brod has never been patriotic.
Brod expresses that he loved and respected England until his naturalisation process which destabilised his sense of self and opened his eyes to some of the injustices he faces, in his present and his past.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
spends an evening with Enid having dinner with a Pastor
is with Enid when she learns of her mother's death
wakes up, hungover, at Mai's house after Enid throws him out
supports her, but also challenges the way she brings up her daughters
encourages her to explore her cultural heritage
explains a difficult period of her mother's life to her
Exit quiz
6 Questions
something or someone that causes a change or event to occur
a character who contrasts with another character
the purpose of a character in the play