Small Island - Chpater 2

Poor old Gilbert! We surely feel some sympathy with this rather useless man in Chapter Two. Also, find out about interogatives, imperatives and declaratives and language gender theory! Is the fact that Hortense asks so many questions important? Is the fact that she wears white gloves important? Of course they are. You're a click away from finding out why.

Small Island - Chapter 1

Poor old Hortense! Find out about chapter one here. What are we supposed to think about her; how is Levy setting up her character?

Small Island - The Prologue

Overlook the prologue at your peril! The prologue of Andrea Levy's book foregrounds all the themes of the novel (that's what it's there for). Look carefully, or step right this way...