Yoruba Girl Dancing pg 40-82

Summary

As we continue on I find out that the main character’s name is Remi. We are also introduced to a new character, Bigmama. She is the one to take Remi to her new school in England. The excitement around Remi’s big move continues to grow stronger everyday, but Remi doesn’t think so. Bigmama gets overexcited and buys Remi a raincoat and some jewellery. When the day of departure finally arrived, everyone that knew Remi came bearing gifts and wishing her well on her endeavors. They go in a ship heading towards England and on the ship they meet Miss. Smith. Miss. Smith tries to teach Remi a thing or two about English ways but that became a failure. When they finally make it London, she starts to miss her home and family. They arrive at Uncle Theo and Aunt Betty’s house. When they get on a bus, it was pretty obvious that Remi and Bigmama were foreigners because they drew so much attention to themselves. Remi is about to start school. Let’s see how the first day of school will be like.

Quote

“ ‘Remi’ she said, ‘you are going to England. Your father has found a very good school for you…”

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This quote is important because it shows the beginning of a new thing. It tells the beginning of how a girl became a woman. Without this quote, this book would be meaningless. This quote also reminds me of me when i was a little boy. My parents told me i would be going to an American school, which was a good thing for them but a bad thin for me. I personally did not want to go to a foreign school, but to make my life better i had to which was...i have no idea, but i didnt like it.