Small Island notes

"Small Island" Andrea Levy - Essay: Are all misunderstandings in the novel comic? Last document update:   ago

This essay is graded A (84%, 21/25) AS Level discussing through misunderstandings which arise pressing issues in Levy's novel such as the abhorrent effects war brings, our humanity and nostalgia for a future not yet experienced, all peppered with humour. This essay offers a wide breadth of knowledge on the novel: it covers a detailed characterisation of the main characters and some secondary ones such as Elwood and Arthur Bligh and is peppered with quotations selected from different parts of the...

“Small Island” Andrea Levy - Essay on Identity and belonging Last document update:   ago

This essay is graded A* (96%, 24/25) AS Level discussing pressing issues in Levy's novel such as identity and the character's sense of belonging, covering all the main characters and some secondary ones as well. Peppered with quotes selected from different parts of the novel, this essay is rich in close analysis of the structure, themes and language. The content in this essay is helpful for any essay you have to write on this book as it includes general detailed points that will take your critic...

"Small Island" Andrea Levy - Presentation of Gilbert Last document update:   ago

This essay is graded A* (96%, 24/25) AS Level supplying invaluable points on Gilbert. It incorporates quotes about Gilbert along with other characters and themes, accompanied by extensive critical analysis and in depth points about the character which are useful for notes and easy to include in other work on "Small Island". The essay gives various thought provoking interpretations of Gilbert's significance commenting also on the language, structure and style. It takes examples from the whole of ...

"Small Island" Andrea Levy - Essay on the presentation of Hortense Last document update:   ago

This essay is graded A* (96%, 24/25) AS Level providing a heavily detailed critical appreciation of quotes on themes such as racism and prejudices, perceptive analysis of characters (not only Hortense) and a new view on how Levy makes one feel sympathy for Hortense. The essay is useful for notes, has points which can be used for idea prompts and offers different interpretations when close reading the novel's plot folds and quotes: excellent for revision and introducing an extra dimension to your...