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Key Vocabulary - 'Buffalo Soldier'

One of Charlotte's defining traits in
"Buffalo Soldier" by Tanya Landman is her An event or situation that hints that something will happen later in the text.
resilience. This resilience is evident in her 1 Foreshadowing
ability to adapt and survive through
extreme adversities. Born into the harsh 2 Characterisation The way an author or actor describes or shows what a character is like.
realities of slavery, Charlotte’s strength is
put to the test as she faces the brutality of 3 Tension A feeling of worry or anxiety.
her environment. A pivotal moment
showcasing her resilience is when she 4 Analysis To look at something carefully.
reflects on her transformation: “I ain’t
never been Charlotte since the day them 5 Structure The way something is made, built or put together
Rebs came. And I never will be again.” This The idea or situation something relates to helping it to be understood.
quote illustrates her acceptance of her 6 Context
past and her resolve to move forward
despite the pain and loss she has endured. Grow your vocabulary
By shedding her former identity and 7 Prejudice Unreasonable dislike of a group of people or things.
embracing a new one, Charlotte
exemplifies the essence of resilience — 8 Discrimination Treating a group or person less fairly than others.
the ability to endure, adapt, and ultimately
transform in the face of overwhelming Keeping people apart.
odds. Her journey is a testament to her 9 Segregation
inner strength, making her an inspiring and
multifaceted character in Landman’s 10 Emancipation The act of freeing or being freed.
narrative. Through "Buffalo Soldier," Pretending to have qualities, beliefs or feelings they do not really have.
Landman seeks to educate, inspire, and 11 Hypocritical
provoke thought about the enduring
consequences of slavery and the ongoing 12 Traumatising An event that causes shock or upset and may cause psychological damage.
fight for equality and justice.
13 Abhorrent Something hated and completely unacceptable.
14 Exploit Using something well to achieve or gain something.