Analyse af novellen 'Loose Change'

The Londoner (a young female) and Laylor (a homeless refugee).

Who is the main character? Make a brief characterization of her and consider why is it important that her grandparents are from the Caribbean?

The Londoner is the main character, as she can relate to her grandparents’ experience to that of Laylor arriving in London as an immigrant in a foreign country. Homeless with no food, money or a warm bed to lay her head. She has ancestral background and firsthand experience, regarding Laylor’s situation.

Which narrator tells the story? 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?

It is 1 st person narrator, she is selfishly telling about her ordeal with an early period and some change she needed to purchase a tampon. The texts states that it was a rather unpleasant situation for her.

Why does the main character leave National Portrait Gallery?

Laylor felt the paintings form Germaine Greer and A.S. Byatt appeared as though they were drawn by a child. She found it hilarious, and her laughter caused a scene, drawing attention to both the main character and Laylor. The character also wanted to pay back what she owed by offering her a cup of tea and to be released from the obligation of befriending this immigrant. I also think she might have been embarrassed of Laylor and a little irritated.