TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 CHARACTERISATION 1
2 NARRATION 1
3 TITLE 2
4 IMAGERY AND SYMBOLISM 2
5 THEME 3
SOURCES CONSULTED
4
, 1
1 CHARACTERISATION
In our “Our Christmas Reunion” the literary element of characterisation is used to
explore the Nuns negative attitude towards sex. It is evident the Nun portrays a
serious tone and a selective perception towards sex relating to her values and beliefs.
The words “godly, holy institution” (Chinhanhu, 2004: 85) indicates to the reader the
Nuns attitude towards sex goes against her beliefs and regards sex as unholy and
unclean in the eyes of god. The Nuns nonverbal behaviour, “You! She Spat”
(Chinhanhu, 2004: 85) emphasises the rage and disgust the Nun has towards sex.
She believes sex to be detrimental to society therefore believes it to be a sin and is
acting out her beliefs. The Nuns beliefs and opinions is being preconceived on the
basis of being prejudice which is accompanied by strong emotional reactions as her
cultural influences this kind of perception about sex.
2 NARRATION
Narrated in the first person by the younger brother Tawanda share a very strong
mutual bond and connection with his brother Selby. Tawanda idolises Selby and has
the utmost respect for him. Selby is Towanda’s everything. The words “I felt like my
world crumbled all around me” (Chinhanhu, 2004: 86) indicates to the reader the hurt
and emotion Tawanda felt being away from Selby when he left for London. Selby
shows Tawanda true love and at no stage in the story does the reader suspects that
Tawanda is a hindrance to Selby. The words “But Selby didn’t seem to mind”
(Chinhanhu, 2004: 83) indicates to the reader that Selby doesn’t mind that Tawanda
follows him everywhere. It shows Tawanda and Selby maintained a strong sibling
relationship and even though Selby left for London he did not abandon his brother but
did write letters and sent photographs every week.
1 CHARACTERISATION 1
2 NARRATION 1
3 TITLE 2
4 IMAGERY AND SYMBOLISM 2
5 THEME 3
SOURCES CONSULTED
4
, 1
1 CHARACTERISATION
In our “Our Christmas Reunion” the literary element of characterisation is used to
explore the Nuns negative attitude towards sex. It is evident the Nun portrays a
serious tone and a selective perception towards sex relating to her values and beliefs.
The words “godly, holy institution” (Chinhanhu, 2004: 85) indicates to the reader the
Nuns attitude towards sex goes against her beliefs and regards sex as unholy and
unclean in the eyes of god. The Nuns nonverbal behaviour, “You! She Spat”
(Chinhanhu, 2004: 85) emphasises the rage and disgust the Nun has towards sex.
She believes sex to be detrimental to society therefore believes it to be a sin and is
acting out her beliefs. The Nuns beliefs and opinions is being preconceived on the
basis of being prejudice which is accompanied by strong emotional reactions as her
cultural influences this kind of perception about sex.
2 NARRATION
Narrated in the first person by the younger brother Tawanda share a very strong
mutual bond and connection with his brother Selby. Tawanda idolises Selby and has
the utmost respect for him. Selby is Towanda’s everything. The words “I felt like my
world crumbled all around me” (Chinhanhu, 2004: 86) indicates to the reader the hurt
and emotion Tawanda felt being away from Selby when he left for London. Selby
shows Tawanda true love and at no stage in the story does the reader suspects that
Tawanda is a hindrance to Selby. The words “But Selby didn’t seem to mind”
(Chinhanhu, 2004: 83) indicates to the reader that Selby doesn’t mind that Tawanda
follows him everywhere. It shows Tawanda and Selby maintained a strong sibling
relationship and even though Selby left for London he did not abandon his brother but
did write letters and sent photographs every week.
