'Small Island': reading Act 1, Scenes 7 and 8
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I can explain the importance of the marriage pact between Hortense and Gilbert and compare it to other relationships in Act 1.
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Gilbert and Hortense share visions of the middle class life that they will enjoy in England, as a teacher and lawyer.
Gender is important as well as race - Hortense realises that marriage is her only opportunity to travel.
Hortense is confident that her "pale skin" and education will buy her status in England.
The pact between Gilbert and Hortense is more like a business deal.
Comparative conjunctions can be used to explore similarities and differences.
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