The Test

Created by: L2002
Created on: 16-11-17 10:35

‘Yes, Ma’am, they probably do like it better if a white person shows up with you.

Mrs Ericson’s offer to be with Marian was framed by her as being to do with age. Marian’s response shows she understands the reality that she is likely to be discriminated against because she is black and it may be of benefit to have a white ally

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‘I don’t remember doing all the things the inspector marked down on my blank.’

Marian knows she didn’t make the mistakes the inspector said she had. This leads her to believe she has been discriminated against. Mrs Ericson is oblivious to the problem or is perhaps in denial

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“marvellous to have someone dependable to drive the children to school.”

Mrs Ericson praises Marian to the inspector, showing how much she appreciates her. She may also be aware that Marian might be discriminated against and so might be trying to persuade the inspector that Marian should pass

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When the inspector asks/implies that she wants to drive in order to go out and meet men: ‘Marian shook her head.’

It seems Marian is used to be discriminated against. She doesn’t want to respond defensively as she knows she has to try and make a good impression on the inspector. He has been rude to her but she has remained calm in response

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‘Now Mistress Mandy remember your degree,’ Marian replies, ‘Damn you!’

It seems that, at this point Marian is fed up with the inspectors insults. his comment implies he doesn’t think she deserves the degree, This has been a great achievement for her. She understands she will probably never earn her license

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When Mrs Ericson asks Marian if she’s failed ‘again’, she replies, ‘In a sort of different way.’ Before sliding over to the passenger side.

Mrs Ericson seems to be frustrated and helpless. It’s implied she thinks it’s Marians own fault. Her sliding might suggest she is giving up on driving and accepting that she’ll never pass her test. she is handing over control

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Marian knows she didn’t make the mistakes the inspector said she had. This leads her to believe she has been discriminated against. Mrs Ericson is oblivious to the problem or is perhaps in denial

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‘I don’t remember doing all the things the inspector marked down on my blank.’

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