Exploring Themes and Characters in 'Shabine' by Hazel Simmons-McDonald
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Who is the author of the story 'Shabine'?

  • Unnamed man
  • Justine
  • Shabine
  • Hazel Simmons-McDonald (correct)
  • What does the word 'Shabine' mean?

  • A woman who wears an alluring red dress
  • A woman who is cast out by others
  • A woman of mixed race (correct)
  • A woman who is constantly discriminated against
  • In which year was the story 'Shabine' published?

  • 1972
  • 1980
  • 2005
  • 1994 (correct)
  • What are the main themes explored in the story 'Shabine'?

    <p>Racism, poverty, social isolation, and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is constantly discriminated against in the story 'Shabine'?

    <p>Justine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the narrator of the story?

    <p>The adult narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the story set?

    <p>A plantation in Louisiana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cause of the narrator's belief that the world was about to end?

    <p>Misunderstanding about the eclipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the narrator holding on to being a sinner?

    <p>Because she believed she could not 'live upright'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator's father respond to her fears?

    <p>He tried to quell her fears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    About the Story 'Shabine'

    • The author of the story 'Shabine' is not specified.
    • The word 'Shabine' refers to a name, possibly of Caribbean origin.
    • The publication year of the story 'Shabine' is not specified.

    Themes and Characters

    • The main themes explored in the story 'Shabine' include discrimination and the narrator's fears of the world ending.
    • The narrator is constantly discriminated against in the story.
    • The narrator is the protagonist and storyteller of the story.
    • The story is set in a Caribbean island or coastal community.

    The Narrator's Fears and Beliefs

    • The narrator believed the world was about to end due to a dream or vision they had.
    • The narrator held on to being a sinner because of their fears and beliefs about the end of the world.
    • The narrator's father responded to her fears by dismissing or downplaying them.

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    Test your knowledge on the themes and characters in "Shabine" by Hazel Simmons-McDonald. Explore the themes of racism, poverty, social isolation, and love as you answer questions about the story's protagonist, Justine, and her experiences as a "Shabine." Challenge yourself and see how well you remember the details of this thought-provoking narrative.

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