Old story time trevor rhone

Answer 1

One of the themes that is conveyed in Old Story Time is race and class consciousness. This is evident in Ms. Aggy's desire for Len to marry Magaret, a woman she considers of superior standing because of her lighter skin and straight hair. Ms. Aggy believes that by Len marrying Magaret, he will automatically become elevated in society.

In contrast, Ms. Aggy believes if Len should marry Lois, a local woman of very dark skin, that he will be regressing in social status. Thus, she tries very hard to discourage this relationship and when she realises that Len is indeed married to Lois, tries her utmost to criticize and denigrate her daughter-in-law. She even resorts to obeah to try to destroy the relationship.

Another theme that evolves is that of the importance of Education to gain upward mobility both economically and socially. Ms. Aggy works hard in the market and sacrifices modern amenities so that she can afford to educate Len in England. She believes he is doing medicine, the international profession that connotates success and and social importance. When she learns that his doctorate is in Finance, she is disappointed but realises that there is much importance to his job and her pride heightens.

The theme of love and family relationship also plays a part in this play. Ms.Aggy's love for her son is demonstrated in her ambition for him, however sometimes misguided. She wants him to have a home and allows George to encourage her to invest in his "real estate" scheme. She just wants the best for her son or what she perceives to be the best and unfortunately becomes a target for George's scheme. However, her misguided notion of what she believes is best for Len blinds her to accepting his wife as the person he loves. Steeped in the mental slavery of her past and the notion that white is superior and black is derogatory, she sees Lois as a setback to her son. Only when Ms.Aggy learns of Lois's role in protecting and caring for Len when he was young and a victim of George and Magaret's taunts, does she realise her mistake and begins to make amends.

Friendship also is explored in the relationship between Pa Ben ad Ms. Aggy. Even though it was tried and shaken up when Ms. Aggy learns that Pa Ben knew of Lois and Len's marriage before her, it was able to stand the test and after some time of discord, the two resolved their conflict.

Answer 2

Miss aggy loved len very much and wanted the best for him . she constantly reminds him and pa ben that black isnt good enough .however it wasnt that there was no love returned if that was the case then they (pa ben LEN lois) would have allowed her soul to stay in bondage instead the play ended with the new family singing and chanting 23 psalms .

Ms aggys animosity is geared at her own colour . she is adamant that the only way for len to survive the world and climb the social ladder was to marry miss margret rev greeves daughter pretty fair skinned girl with hair long down her back and become educated as she said it would give him a chance .she is convinvced that the reeves are responsible for lens achievements.However lens struggles to show the head strong mama that it is actually the helping of his wife ,mama's daughter -in-law who she constantly denigrates.

Answer 3

Love & Family Relationships

Mental Slavery

Education & Aspirations

Religion

Racial & Class Discrimination

Answer 4

Identity, Malice and love

Answer 5

imagery