https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc en-us 2017-12-14 17:52:16 UTC 2017-12-20 11:58:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/225503399/487c22848af497c90b93b74ac49d8d2d/7800439.jpg barretbr https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410031 The setting in Small Island is 1948 Jamaica and London. At this time, London is currently recovering from WWII. ]]> 2017-12-20 04:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410031 barretbr https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410058 The book has 4 narrators, all telling their story which all connect together.]]> 2017-12-20 04:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410058 barretbr https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410064 Racism and prejudice, as well as cultural differences are seen throughout the book. This goes back to the setting, the characters are in a time period where there’s a lot of transitioning is going on. Many of the characters will start 1 way then change over time. ]]> 2017-12-20 04:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410064 barretbr https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410070 Hortense is struggling with her transition from Jamaica to London. With her expectations being so high in the beginning, she is surprised when things aren’t what she expected. ]]> 2017-12-20 04:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410070 barretbr https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410093 There are multiple themes throughout the novel, clear and obvious themes too. Every character helps complete the story. ]]> 2017-12-20 04:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/barretbr/jkeeeqpgtwtc/wish/217410093