Clara's father is introduced in the novel and his purpose of immigrating to England was to establish a foundation for his wife and daughter. This hardship is typical not only for blacks but anyone that lives in a third world country. Jamaica being a third world country, wasnt providing enought for the Bowden family and Clara's father, Darcus had to do something about it, so he decided to go to England to start a new life. But then wen he got there it was't that simple and he got sick, yet another hardship that he has to face. He only sits in the corner of the living room in a chair, with his eyes permanently plastered to the television.
Because of this Clara's mother Hortense has to take the lead role. She is a proud and dedicated Jehovah's Witness. With her religion and her independence she is portrayed as a strong black woman.
It seems that through the hardships of her husband she is able to remain strong.
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This would seem very hard for anyone. Just moving to a new place whether it be in the same state or country or continent it is always hard to move away from friends family and everything that you know. I know this hardship because I have moved from new york to malden to everett and lowell and I have had to restart about6 different times until my parents decided that Malden was it. The mother taking on the role of the father reminded me for some reason of gender switching that shakespeare uses throughout his many plays. I do agreed I think it shows how the play woman is power and can over come and obstacle set in her path. I really like the things that you have said thus far. I cannot wait to read more.
xoxo -- L. Katz
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