1. By Nadine Gordimer

2.  Point of View: Third person limited  Setting: South Africa during Apartheid  Characters:  Mrs. Hattie Telford  Students ▪ The Spokesman - Dumile ▪ Maid ▪ Shadrack Nsutsha

3.  Literary Analysis: Atmosphere  Uncomfortable atmosphere between the Hostess and her guests ▪ Differences in race and social class ▪ Black students ask for a ride; causes fleeting fear in Mrs. Telford  Yet, out of generosity, she offers them a ride and a meal ▪ Mrs. Telford is uncomfortable when she realizes her older Black female friends would be insulted if she brought them in through the back door and the kitchen. ▪ tension due to fact that Mrs. Telford has a maid who waits on her; she does not want the students to see the maid serve her lunch.

4.  Vocabulary:  Assent: n. expression of agreement  Euphemisms: n. words or phrases that are less expressive or direct but considered less distasteful or offensive than others  Furtively: adv. In a sneaky manner, as if to hinder observation  Revelation: n. Striking disclosure of something  Disposed: adj. inclined; tending toward

5.  Vocabulary continued:  Vehemently: adv. forcefully; intensely  Deference: n. submission to the desires or opinions of another.  Perfunctorily: adv. Indifferently; with little interest or care

6.  Atmosphere or Mood – Literary Analysis  In literature, atmosphere or mood refers to the emotional quality of the world the author creates.  Atmosphere arises from descriptive details, setting, or plot, and often mirrors the emotions of characters themselves.