Vocabulary
What is the definition of Mulatto?
A mix of half black and half white.
What is the name of Georges' home island?
Mauritius or ile de Fracne.
What is the exposition?
We are introduced to the son of a wealthy mulatto, Georges.
What is the definition of prejudice?
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Who did Georges publicly embarrass to make his point about racial injustices.
Henri de Malmedie
What is the rising action?
Georges returns home after years and as a wealthy and educated man to combat colonial racism.
What is the definition of Monsieur?
A title or form of address used of or to a French-speaking man, corresponding to Mr. or sir.
What was the name of Georges' slave-trading brother?
Jacques Munier.
What is the climax?
The climax occurs when Georges organizes an armed slave rebellion, which culminates in his arrest, trial, and daring rescue by his brother.
What is the definition of Perilous?
Something that is dangerous or very risky.
Who does Georges say he is going to marry in attempt to stop racism?
Sara de Malmedie
What is the setting?
The setting where the book takes place is on the island of Mauritius or Île de France.
A final goodbye or farewell that originates in France.
How does Henri de Malmedie feel about Georges' marrying his cousin?
He is not very happy about it because Georges is a man of color and Henri was supposed to marry her instead.
What is the falling action?
The falling action is a failed slave rebellion and Georges being arrested.