Theme
Where does the novel take place?
Scarborough - the park
Who is Ruth?
Mother of Francis and Michael
Who is Francis?
Brother of Michael
Son of Ruth
Who is Aisha?
Friend/Lover of Michael
what is the title of the novel?
brother
What are differing perspectives?
varied viewpoints that lead people to see the same aspects in different ways.
What did Ruth do for work?
Cleaning
Nurses aid
What is the name of Francis's Friend from the barber shop?
Jelly
Why did Aisha move?
She moved after Francis died as a response to trauma and for her own well being.
Who is the author?
david chariandy
What is the theme of the novel?
brotherhood, systemic racism etc.
Where is Ruth from?
Trinidad
What is the name of the barber shop Francis go's to?
Desirea's
Why did Aisha return?
Her fathers death/funeral
Who is the narrator?
Michael
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What does Ruth suffer from?
Complicated grief.
How does Francis challenge the colonial narrative?
What did do as a response to her fear when hearing the police sirens?
She threw asphalt at a cop car
What group number are we?
6
What is colonial narrative?
structured account of events leading to colonialism
How does Ruth challenge the colonial narrative?
her parenting style, hardworking (not dependent on gov. and mental health struggles
how did he die?
Was shot by police.
How does Aisha challenge the colonial narrative?
Breaking stereotypes that people of colour raised in the same neighbourhood turn out to be the same.
What was our thesis?
Through internal and external conflicts experienced by the three main characters in brother by david chariandy, readers will be able to further their understanding of differing perspectives and how they challenge the colonial narrative.