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Nadine GordimerA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Short Answer
This story is set during the South African apartheid. Based on what you already know about this period in history, make a prediction about the themes or conflicts in the story.
Teaching Suggestion: The South African apartheid took place from 1948 to 1994. It was a time of deep institutionalized racism between white and Black South Africans. After students have made their predictions, you might invite them to share with the class. It may be helpful to work with students to make connections between historical facts and how those facts might manifest themselves in a work of fiction.
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By Nadine Gordimer
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