when someone legally becomes an adult, but also used to describe when someone matures and develops

tension between younger and older people, often in a family, for example a parent and child

struggle and difficulty that takes place in your own mind

a sense of being out of place, or in the wrong place

Planning an essay about coming of age in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

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Understanding intersectionality in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

In what ways is ‘Leave Taking’ a social commentary on 1980s Britain?

The presentation of the matriarchy in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

The presentation of the male characters in Winsome Pinnock's in 'Leave Taking'

The presentation of Black British experiences in Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Using context in a 'Leave Taking' essay about intergenerational conflict

In 'Leave Taking: The Power of Education', pupils explored how a lack of Black representation in education and literature impacts sense of identity. In 'Leave Taking: An Intersectional Analysis', pupils focus on the specific experiences of Black Women in the play.

In this unit, pupls complete an intersectional analysis of 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about intersectionality, and then apply it to 'Leave Taking'. They look at 1980s Britian, matriarchy, male characters and Black British experiences before writing an essay about coming of age in the play.

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Expressions that are regarded as coarse or otherwise unacceptable, including swear words and rude words.

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, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

When writing analytical essays about 'Leave Taking', your essays should start with an overarching argument about the text. As students of English Literature, what do we call this overarching argument?

When writing essays about 'Leave Taking', your essays will start with a thesis. A thesis should be based on a reading of the {{ }} text.

You can only feel at home if you return to your roots.

Inner peace allows a person to feel at home wherever they are.

True belonging only comes from being surrounded by family.

You must reject your past to move forward in life.

Feeling lost is a permanent part of the migrant experience.

Which of the following best reflects what Mai suggests to Del in Scene Six of 'Leave Taking'?

when someone legally becomes an adult, or when someone matures

tension between younger and older people, often in a family

When writing an essay about 'Leave Taking's' exploration of coming of age, there are key words that might help you explore Pinnock's ideas. Match their definitions to their meanings.

Which of the following key themes is Pinnock most interested in exploring in 'Leave Taking'?

Which statement accurately explains one of the functions of the character of Mai in 'Leave Taking'?

In 'Leave Taking', how old is the character of Del?

In 'Leave Taking', how old is the character of Viv?

Scene One - after fighting with Enid about obeah

Scene Two - after fighting with Enid about losing her job

Scene Three - after fighting with Enid about the Pastor visiting

Scene Four - after a heart to heart with Enid about the death of her mother

Scene Five - after a fight with Viv about skipping one of her A Level exams

In 'Leave Taking', when and why does Del leave home?

Scene Five - after skipping an A Level exam

Scene Seven - Enid throws her and Brod out of the house

In 'Leave Taking', when and why does Viv leave home?

Mai says she is around if Del ever needs to talk

Mai asks Del to complete an obeah reading for Enid

Starting with the first, order the plot points related to the relationship between Del and Mai in 'Leave Taking', in chronological order.

women shaped by migration and cultural transition.

individuals affected by a major political scandal

How does Winsome Pinnock describe the identity of Viv and Del in her introduction to 'Leave Taking'?

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