The theme is
Prejudice: learning to not judge a book by its cover
. The story begins with a little girl named Carole.
What is the main conflict of so what are you anyway?
Conflict. the conflict in this story was
the racism shown towards Carole from the Norton’s
. They show racism by using racist words such as “negro” & “mulatto” (someone who is part white and black.
What does the doll symbolize in so what are you anyway?
Carole’s Doll: Doll represents
the way people see others through their colour
.
Shows the existence of racism in society
.
What point of view is so what are you anyway?
The point of view: The story is being told from
a third person
who reveals what is happening in this story without being a part of this story, The narrator uses the pronouns ” she” and ” they ” . The narrotor supplies all the information about characters their thoughts and events.
What is the central idea of so what are you anyway?
Racism
. I believe racism is the main theme of the story. The couple could see from Carole’s complexion that she is of mixed race however, they still bombard her with questions.
What was the Colour of Carole’s doll?
Ans a) Norton‟s notice that the colour of Carole‟s doll is
black
.
What are you anyways short story?
The story “So What Are You Anyway” by Lawrence Hill is
about racism
; a young girl named Carole is seated next to a couple named Henry and Betty Norton who question her about her race. Carole finally has had enough of their questions and bursts asking how they would feel if she did the same to them.
What is literary devices in a story?
Literary devices are
specific techniques that allow a writer to convey a deeper meaning that goes beyond what’s on the page
. Literary devices work alongside plot and characters to elevate a story and prompt reflection on life, society, and what it means to be human.
When Was So what are you anyway written?
So what are you, anyway? (Book,
1995
) [WorldCat.org]
What are you anyway setting?
Significance of Setting
As this story
takes place on a plane
, there is no way for Carole to leave the situation. She may move around and change seats but she still knows the couple is in the plane with her. This to us is much like how people of colour are treated.
What did Norton know about Carole?
(a) What did the Norton’s want to know about Carole? Answer: The Nortons were
curious about Carole’s ethnic origin
. They had noticed that her skin tone differed from theirs. So, they would not stop asking Carole about her racial identity.
What did the Norton’s want to know about Carole?
a) What did the Nortons want to know about Carole? Answer: The Nortons were
curious about Carole’s ethnic origin as they had noticed that her skin tone differed from theirs
. So they could not resist asking Carole about her racial identity. They asked outrageous questions in an arrogant way.
What do you think Carole has learned about people?
Ans 5) Carole’s has learnt that there are people who differentiate between colour of skin and are racist, all people are not like her parents. Indeed her thinking
about people will change and will get matured outlook of life
. Yes, it was thoughtless and insensitive of Norton’s to ask such a question.
What are you anyway summary?
This story is about a girl named Carole who was on a plane seated next to a married white couple. The couple kept bombarding the young girl with questions about the colour of her parents. Which made Carole incredibly frustrated and annoyed because she just wanted to be left alone, without questions being asked.
Where was Carole born so what are you anyway?
“Were you born there?” “Yes.” “And your parents?” “My mother was born in
Chicago
and my father was born in Tuscan.” “And you’re going to visit your grandparents?” She nods. “And your parents let you travel alone!” “It’s only an airplane ride! And I’m a big girl.”
How were the others in the plane supportive of Carole?
The stewardess and some of the passengers overhear the conversation between Carole and the Nortons, in response someone from across the aisle speaks out about the insensitivity of the Nortons to ask a child about her
race
, a woman sitting in front of Carole asks her if she would like to sit with her, the stewardess …
