Yoruba Girl Dancing (Page 122-160)

Title: Yoruba Girl Dancing
Author: Simi Bedford
Page 122 to 160

Summary
Remi’s loneliness ended with her family short staying in England. With her bad report card and complains of the vice headmistress, Miss Valentine, her father finally comes to England! Remi’s family had grown, now there are three more children. They were the apathetic Tunji (already mentioned in the exposition), the stubborn Aduke, and the two lovely little sisters Yejide and Yinka. Remi’s father did not come to have a leisure time but to “rearrange” some businesses in England. He decided to leave Tunji and Aduke in England with their big sister Remi. In addition, he transferred Remi to a new boarding school called Dove House School. Her reaction of such as drastic choice did not give her any grief. As Remi met her dear mother, she reminisce all the horrific and racism experiences she felt. Her mother felt depressed and helpless of not supporting her daughter in her harsh times. After most of Remi’s family left, Remi and her siblings remained being bounce from place to other place during the holidays. She was 15 years old. One of her holidays, she was send to Germany. Living with a German family and having no clue how to communicate with them. Remi has to bear with her awkward situation.

Quote
“The room was dark except for thick wedges of sunlight which slanted in through the leaded windows and gathered in silver pools on the floor. A mile away two tall figures stood in silhouette, their features indistinguishable against the light” (Bedford 129).

Reaction
The narration style of Bedford has become more mature-like and enchanting. Young Remi has become a young adult. She is fifteen years old and accustoms to live in England. The narration had become better and lively. Finally, the naïve Remi understand the world’s “norms” for an African girl. Such as English people, like Ms. Valentine, view a black girl as a savage, Remi understands and stands for her beliefs that she is NOT a savage. The quote above has strong connotations and great descriptive words. The word “slanted” gives me the idea that sunlight has come into the room gracefully, a great imagery word. “Light” has a great sense of connotation for the reason people thinks of light which lead to “hope” or “goodness.” The quote comes from Remi’s point of view when she meets her father after six years. I really like this quote. After this great quote, comedy comes in since Remi do not remember HER own father. In addition, Remi starts to show off her “English” manners which displease her father. He do not want Remi to forget her roots. Remi's actions in England gives a sense to the reader that she has been assimilated into an "English" woman.