Yoruba Girl Dancing (Page 161-185)

Title: Yoruba Girl Dancing
Author: Simi Bedford
Page 161-185

Summary
The main conflict Remi had throughout the story was that she was a lonely girl in England. Her family lived in Africa. She had to face discrimination in her school and accept herself as an African. In Germany, she had to face strange stares at her because she was “unique” than the rest. It was hard for her to be in her father’s friends’ house and people asking her question about Africa. As Remi returned to Dove House School, her friend Phoebe inquired Remi about the experiences she felt. The answer was, “I was treated like some kind of freak” (Bedford 169). One of many examples, Remi had to adapt in order to live in England. Her loneliness soon vanished as her entire family moves to England. About Remi’s academics, she had excelled greatly in English but her father chose her profession to be about law. So, Remi did not complained and follow his order (makes me mad). All her childhood friends were in England to study. There was a touchy reunion when Remi finally met her best friends. With all the excitement of being united again, Remi and her friends celebrated by preparing a “reunion” party. The denouement of the story was Remi and her friends dancing happily. Then, an older women ask the reader, “Is there a sight more beautiful…than a Yoruba girl dancing?” (Bedford 185).

Quote
“When we arrived the house was so bright it was like a flare in the dark and you could almost see the walls vibrating with the music” (Bedford 184).

Reaction
During the story, the narrator, Remi, had to accept her appearance and expected reactions of other people. She had faced isolation from her family. But all turns well in the end of the story, her family moves to England. The protagonist has a happy ending. Remi finally has her own people in this cold and lonely place (England). The quote above describes the atmosphere of the reunion party her family planned. This great quote has a simile. The simile compares the house hosting the party to a flare in the dark. Meaning, the party is lively and festive. The description informs the reader that it was major event for the narrator. Excellent imagery in this quote!

I rate this book 4.5 out of 5! Narration is fine the issue is the exposition.