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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Allusions and Perspective in Derek Walcott’s Midsummer

Question 5 • CA-English Language Arts 12 B – 1744

Based on the passage, what is the speaker’s perspective on his place in British culture?

Answer
A
The speaker acknowledges that the British have taken steps to address racial inequality, but he believes he still faces prejudice as an actor.
B
The speaker believes that he can encourage more Black actors to perform Shakespeare.
C
The speaker is critical of British attitudes toward race, but he also feels distanced from other Black people in England.
D
The speaker thinks that reading texts from British culture helps people understand Shakespeare.