Themes Flashcards
(7 cards)
‘It’s a protest. Except we don’t bomb people in their beds like you Irish people. […] ‘Oh, every Irishman is a terrorist, is that what you’re saying?’ (Ch 36) Tufty + Devlin
- Race/Prejudice
- IRA bombings
- Race riots
- Hypocritical actions - Tufty protesting against racism and prejudice but being prejudiced against Devlin
- Conflict between Devlin and Tufty
‘Second thoughts, if you get lost, ask a lady, any lady.’ (Ch 19) Sylvia
- Race/Prejudice
- Doesn’t trust police to care for Leon
- SuS laws
- Believes Leon will be hurt by police
‘We are the consequences of history/ We are the warriors you made. We have dignity and worth.’ (Ch 33) Tufty
- Injustice/Protest
- Ode to Castro
- Police Brutality
- History repeats itself
‘Because people are horrible and because life isn’t fair, pigeon.’ (Ch 9) Maureen
- Injustice/Protest
- Racism
- Foster system
- Endearing (comforting Leon)
‘He unravels all the toilet paper and shoves it down into the toilet bowl and then puts the towel in it and then Sylvia’s dressing gown from the back of the door.’ (Ch 28) Leon
- Injustice/Protest
- Earring
- Missing Jake
- Anger
‘It now belongs to you. It’s your small patch of the planet. It’s arranged with the committee and I’m your sponsor’ (Ch 30) Tufty
- Identity/Belonging
- Supported
- Own space
- Control
‘You stay here with your Auntie Maureen, love. Eh? We’re happy enough, aren’t we? You stay here with me.’ (Ch 9) Maureen
- Identity/Belonging
- New environment
- Care
- New home
