a text which explores and critiques particular problems in society

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

an international association of 56 independent countries many of which used to be British colonies

whereby slave traders enslaved African people and transported them, often to America

a colony which was controlled by the British Crown with a governor representing the Crown in the colony

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

English

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

A pupil argues, "‘Leave Taking’ is a social __________ on the specific Black British experience."

A pupil was asked to describe the ending of the play 'Leave Taking' for the characters of Viv and Del. What words might they have used?

In 'Leave Taking's' intro, Pinnock says, "I wanted to make Enid the heroine of the play because I couldn’t recall ever seeing such a character - a hospital cleaner - as the lead in a __________ play."

when a country establishes control over another and exploits it

an association of 56 independent countries - many used to be colonies

whereby slave traders enslaved African people and transported them

a colony which was controlled by the British Crown

When writing about 'Leave Taking', it is important to include context. Each of these words helps unpack and explore 'Leave Taking's' context. Match them to their definitions.

In 'Leave Taking's' intro, Pinnock says, "I specifically wanted to write about the black British experience as __________from African American culture".

In 'Leave Taking's' intro, Pinnock says that producers often seemed to think Black British experiences and African American experiences were "{{ }}".

resolves her conflict with Del; expresses her vulnerability

becomes an obeah woman; prepares for the birth of her child

is going to pursue Black Studies at university

Match the resolution for each character of 'Leave Taking' to their name.

In her introduction to 'Leave Taking', Pinnock discusses the heroine of the play. Who does Pinnock name as the heroine?

In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', Enid recalls when she and her future husband were in Jamaica, preparing to migrate to England. How did they feel before migrating?

In her introduction to 'Leave Taking', what words does Pinnock use to describe the feelings many migrants felt when they relocated to Britain post World War Two?

In Scene Eight of 'Leave Taking', Enid turns to Del for support. She is overwhelmed by feelings of grief for her mother, and despair at Britain's hostility. She says, "I been {{}} too long, Del."

In Scene Eight of 'Leave Taking', Enid tells Del how she feels when she sees her daughters face racial discrimination: "it make me want to __________ the place down."

Content guidance

Contains strong language

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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