Quotes:
"Of course it is I'm white"
"White for purity"
In reference to the colour of sin "his soul was black with sin"
"You're a troublemaker you"
"Jungle boy living next door"
How Race is Portrayed
Black people are portrayed to be violent.
White people said to be more sophisticated and superior to black people.
Black people deemed to be troublemakers.
Black people can't have the same thoughts as white people.
Black people are inferior.
Black people shouldn't live near whit people.
All black people do is cause problems.
Excellent summary of the representations Cameron. Do you think the programme encourages you to sympathise with the black characters or the white? For your homework this week I want you to research what is meant by "cultural hegemony" and apply it to a text of your choice. It's fine to apply it to this one if you like.
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