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'Small Island': exploring the theme of power through Little Hortense

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I can explain how Edmundson presents colonial attitudes through little Hortense and explores the themes of power and hierarchy.

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Hortense is encouraged by the colonial system of shade hierarchy, to see herself as superior because of her light skin. The values of this 'shadist' society are instilled from childhood, when she is taken from her birth mother. Hortense is placed with wealthy cousins of her father; social position is more important than maternal connection. Although Hortense views herself as superior, her class and illegitimacy mean she has less status in society.

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