'Small Island': reading Act 2, Scenes 9 to 11
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I can explain the events of Act 2 Scenes 9 to 11 and evaluate the ending.
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Queenie asks Hortense and Gilbert to adopt her baby, revealing the impact of societal attitudes.
Hortense’s feelings for Gilbert transform into love and pride.
Hope is a central theme to the play.
Edmundson reveals the uncertainty of the future in the lack of resolution and cyclical structure.
Offering a balanced argument and exploration of different themes, adds nuance to your evaluative responses.
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