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English Literature : The study of a novel: 2 of 3 English Literature : The study of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet’: 3 of 3

Key Vocabulary - 'Buffalo Soldier' Key Vocabulary - 'Romeo & Juliet' A Model of a

One of Charlotte's defining traits in Non-negotiables student's analytical paragraph.
"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 1 Audience A group of people that are watching, reading or listening to you. Shakespeare portrays Romeo and Juliet’s
ability to adapt and survive through initial meeting as romantic in a shared
extreme adversities. Born into the harsh 2 Characterisation The way an author or actor describes or shows what a character is like. 2 Blank verse Un-rhymed lines of poetry. sonnet, a traditional love poem. This
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. 3 Couplet Two lines of poetry that come next to each other, usually rhyming. illustrates, at first, Romeo’s inclination to
her environment. A pivotal moment courtly, hyperbolic love but, later, elevates
showcasing her resilience is when she 4 Analysis To look at something carefully. 4 Dramatic Irony When the audience knows something before the characters. their love and presents it as pure.
reflects on her transformation: “I ain’t Shakespeare breaks traditional
never been Charlotte since the day them 5 Structure The way something is made, built or put together 5 Symbolism The use of a sign, shape or object to represent something
Rebs came. And I never will be again.” This The idea or situation something relates to helping it to be understood. An important idea that runs throughout a film, play or piece of conventions of the sonnet by sharing lines
quote illustrates her acceptance of her 6 Context 6 Theme writing. between the couple, which alludes to
past and her resolve to move forward equality, as well as symbolising the
despite the pain and loss she has endured. Grow your vocabulary Grow your vocabulary couple’s rebellious, defiant love against
By shedding her former identity and 7 Prejudice Unreasonable dislike of a group of people or things. A serious disagreement or argument about something.
embracing a new one, Charlotte 7 Conflict their families’ wishes. The audience is
exemplifies the essence of resilience — 8 Discrimination Treating a group or person less fairly than others. A family or system where men are the most important and presented with an ostensibly light-hearted
the ability to endure, adapt, and ultimately 8 Patriarchal powerful. love scene, but Shakespeare hints — even
transform in the face of overwhelming Keeping people apart. in this first meeting — that their union
odds. Her journey is a testament to her 9 Segregation 9 Adversary Someone you are competing, fighting or arguing against. may spell danger for the two lovers. An
inner strength, making her an inspiring and
multifaceted character in Landman’s 10 Emancipation The act of freeing or being freed. 10 Circumstance A situation or events which affects what happens. audience would be aware that their
narrative. Through "Buffalo Soldier," Pretending to have qualities, beliefs or feelings they do not really have. language and union break the conventions
Landman seeks to educate, inspire, and 11 Hypocritical 11 Dishonour Behaving in a way that damages someone’s good reputation. of the time.
provoke thought about the enduring 12 Hierarchy People organised into different levels according to importance.
consequences of slavery and the ongoing 12 Traumatising An event that causes shock or upset and may cause psychological damage. A power that decides everything that happens and cannot be
fight for equality and justice. 13 Fate changed.
13 Abhorrent Something hated and completely unacceptable.
14 Exploit Using something well to achieve or gain something. 14 Consequence The results or effects of something.