fighting back against something unfair or trying to stop something you disagree with

to speak or act confidently so people know what you think or who you are

unfair or negative treatment of someone because of their race, gender, religion, or another part of their identity

British English CC

How are Mai and Enid different as characters?

Winsome Pinnock on the characters in 'Leave Taking'

English

An introduction to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘Leave Taking’

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

Exploring the presentation of 1980s Britain in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Why did Winsome Pinnock write ‘Leave Taking’ and how do audiences respond to it?

Winsome Pinnock on writing 'Leave Taking'

An exploration of Scene Three of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

An exploration of Scene Five of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Scene Five of Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the relationship between Viv and Del

An exploration of Scene Six of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

An exploration of Scene Seven of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

An exploration of Scene Eight of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the character of Enid

'Leave Taking': an exploration of shame and guilt through the character of Enid

Exploring the character of Del across the eight scenes of ‘Leave Taking’

Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the character of Del

Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': the character of Brod

The relationship between Mai and Del in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': Enid’s relationships with Jamaica and England

‘Leave Taking’: annotating essay questions and writing thesis statements

Planning an essay on the theme of belonging in Winsome Pinnock's  ‘Leave Taking’

Using context effectively in 'Leave Taking' essays

Planning an essay about the character of Brod in ‘Leave Taking’

Introductions and conclusions in a ‘Leave Taking’ essay on the character of Mai

Model responses for a ‘Leave Taking’ essay about identity and belonging

Writing a ‘Leave Taking’ essay on the character of Viv and ideas of belonging

Exploring model responses to an essay about Viv and belonging in ‘Leave Taking’

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.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Winsome Pinnock's play, 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about the play's context of 1980s Britain and the Windrush generation before then reading and exploring the full play. They finally explore themes and characters before working on essay writing.

Modern text: first study

She wants them to survive a hostile society.

According to Pinnock, in  'Leave Taking', why does Enid push her daughters to work hard?

What kind of character does Pinnock describe Del as in 'Leave Taking'?

studious, curious, and sometimes rebellious

Which of the following best describes Viv from 'Leave Taking', according to Winsome Pinnock?

Is the statement true or false? Pinnock explains that the older generation were completely passive and did not resist racism.

Del reading Enid’s palm and learning about her mother’s past.

Which moment does Pinnock describe as the most powerful change in 'Leave Taking'?

The younger characters reject all guidance.

Generational differences show different strategies for surviving racism.

Conflict only happens because the daughters dislike tradition.

Which interpretation best connects Pinnock’s comments to the theme of intergenerational conflict in 'Leave Taking'?

The strict but caring mother, determined to protect her daughters.

The studious and curious daughter who plans to go to university.

A healer and spiritual guide who practices Obeah.

The loyal family friend who offers guidance.

Match the characters from 'Leave Taking' to the correct descriptions.

Is the statement true or false? The play 'Leave Taking' takes place over several decades.

Enid takes Del and Viv to Mai for a reading (suspecting Del might be pregnant).

Enid slaps Del after discovering she lost her job and stayed out all night.

Enid receives news that her mother has died.

Enid returns to Mai, worried about Del disappearing.

Del reads Enid’s palm as they begin to reconnect.

Put the plot points, focused on Enid from 'Leave Taking' in the correct order.

Who speaks the first line in 'Leave Taking'?

In 'Leave Taking', which character has an estranged son?

Starter Quiz

In which city is 'Leave Taking' set?