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By Nadine Gordimer
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Point of View: Third person limited Setting: South Africa during Apartheid Characters: Mrs. Hattie Telford Students ▪ The Spokesman - Dumile ▪ Maid ▪ Shadrack Nsutsha
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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.
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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
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Vocabulary continued: Vehemently: adv. forcefully; intensely Deference: n. submission to the desires or opinions of another. Perfunctorily: adv. Indifferently; with little interest or care
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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.
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