Character AnalysisThe Other Hand

Sarah- The Basics

Who

is Sarah? What is her job? Family situation?

Important relationships? Where does she live?

Sarah

ORourke is a magazine editor.

She

lives in Kingston-upon-Thames, just outside

London.

She
She

is married and has a 4 year old son.

is having a long-term affair with a man named

Lawrence

Little Bee- The Basics

Who
Little

is Little Bee?
Bee is a Nigerian Refugee.

She

flees Nigeria following the destruction of her

village and the murder of her sister.

She
She

spends 2 years in a detention centre in Britain.

feels a connection with Sarah because of the

sacrifice Sarah made for her.

Sarah- is she a hero?

Heroes are generally defined by characteristics such as courage, loyalty,

selflessness, determination, resilience, perseverance, wisdom, compassion
etc.

Draw the table below, and list examples from the novel when Sarah
exhibits heroic characteristics, and when she exhibits the opposite.

Sarah the Hero

Sarah the AntiHero

Little Bee- is she a superhero?

Superheroes are usually characterised by some of the

following characteristics; have a deep sense of justice, survive
on skill, masters of flight, disguise, often seek vengeance etc.

Draw the table below and complete with examples when Little
Bee exhibits superheroic traits, and the opposite.

LB the SUPERHERO

LB the Ordinary Human

Sarah- Analysis
1.

How does Sarah feel about her life? How does this
impact her actions throughout the novel?

2.

Why do you think Sarah feels so compelled to

help Little Bee (on the beach AND in Britain)?

3.

Do you think Sarah is a good mother? Why/why

not?

Little Bee- Analysis

1.

How has Little Bees personal experience of tragedy

affected her outlook on life? What can we learn from
this?

2.

How does Little Bees revelation about Andrews death

make you feel about her? Does it change your
impression? Why/Why not?

3.

Do you think Little Bees real name Udo (meaning

peace) is fitting? Why/why not?

Group Analysis

Log into Google Classroom and open the Minor Character Analysis
Presentation.

Each group is assigned a minor character.

Find the appropriate slide and answer the questions in your group.

Batman/Charlie: Kiri, Millie, Chelsea, Emma, Maggie

Andrew: Lewa, Olevau, Sesimani, Marie

The Freed Girls: Courtney, Lucie, Ixara, Hope

The Girls Back Home: Izzy, Lily, Olivia, Sophie

The Men: Rose, Cassia, Ella, Cassie, Ruby

Homework
Log

onto Google Classroom and answer the

questions about character and theme on the
document provided.

This

needs to be completed by tomorrow.