Beka Lamb

In chapters 17 and 18 of "Beka Lamb" by Zee Edgell, the narrative focuses on Beka's struggles with her identity and her relationships with family and friends amid the societal pressures of Belize. Beka confronts the complexities of growing up, including her experiences with love, loss, and the expectations placed on her by her parents and community. The chapters highlight Beka's internal conflicts and her desire for independence, illustrating her journey toward self-discovery and maturity. Through these challenges, themes of cultural heritage and social change are also explored.

In the 18th chapter, Sister Mary Virgil shares news to Miss Eila and the rest of the family, saying that Toycie must be expelled because of her pregnancy. She excludes Emilio out of the equation and out of frustration Bill Lamb interjects but ends up with the same answer even though Emilio is as guilty as Toycie.

In conclusion, Toycie is a victim of circumstances because of the society she lives in.

In chapter one we learn about Beka's family and the country in which they inhabitat. We also note the juxtaposition(synonymous with contrast, two objects or texts that oppose one another) of the school and the prison ,both created to educate and conform Belizeans and to eliminate any dissident voices.Additionally we learn about the political situation in Belize.
The mood of the chapter is solemn and sad.

Maybe Beka Lamb can't afford to buy a school and nobody can teach them.

Education was important because females in this time was only domestic workers, as shown in the novel. it was important that Beka finish school so she can become more than a stay home wife; or even worse, become like Toycie who got pregnant and feel out of school leading to deep depression and her death

a family friend of the Lamb's and Toycie's aunt and caretaker

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Beka Lamb lives in a middle class Belizean family. She is the oldest child in the family. Her best friend is a 17 year old pregnant neighbor.

Toycie can be blamed for her pregnancy for several reasons: Toycie was intelligent,

she knew she only need another year to graduate and get a job,

Toycie wanted the high life like the southside rich homes which she loved to walk by on Sunday afternoons,

She thought she was raising her status to get with Emilio,

all the signs suggested her life would not turn out well if she got with Emilio, eg. his mother was hoity, they had to hide their relationship and Emilio was in school just like her

Beka warned her he would not marry her,

I this chapter what image comes to beka when she has a problem

when the tree fall to toycie and kill her

Mr.Lamb is referring to the fact that Beka was eavesdroppin on him and Granny Ivy when they were having their little disagreement, just as how an alligator watches and sneaks up on people Beka was sneaking up on him and Granny Ivy.

It may be true to an extent, that Beka lamb is 'boring' to quote a few previous answers...but one must take the text-a literature text book, in context. It is a metaphor for Ms.Edgell. And yes, as some of my students attest, it is a book to put them to sleep. But it is about a Caribbean experience.

In chapter 7, Beka does not lie to the grocer, Mr. Gordillo, if she has passed exams.The book is written in a series of flashbacks that makes it difficult to understand at first. Beka remembers her maternal grandfather. Beka learns that her maternal grandfather was living in the bush with a Mayan woman and he dreams of going to England because he is half English. This gives insight into the background of Beka Lamb, her cultural upbringing. Her grandfather questions her father about his patriotism.

Granny Ivy and beka's mother also discuss the bouganvillea (recurring symbol)being cut down. This was Beka's first successful plant and that is symbolic for Granny Ivy.

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the book beka lamb is about the struggles of a teenage girl living what is considered a mediocare lifestyle in a poor community. the book depics the struggles of growing up and the inseperable bond beetween her and her friend toyice.

Troycie got pregnant by having sex with her boyfriend Emilio.

Granny Ivy is the mother of Bill Lamb, moreover the Grandmother of Beka Lamb, she gets along very well with Beka and is seen as a good-hearted helping character throughout the book.

beka won an essay contest at her school st.cecilia acedemy

Read the book.

the alliterations are 'pestle pounding plantains' and 'polished pinewood' page 7.

This dream forshadows or hints wot is goin to occur in the story. Basically when she she was about to jump and she missed symbolizes toycie jumping and literaaly missing on on the opportunity of life or even her education.

his body doesnt grow, but his internal organs do, so eventually, his organs become to big for his body and this is called: Morquio Syndrome

chapter 6 in beka lamb is as borin as all the other chapters.

i suggest u read an interestin book like harry potter if you dont want to fall asleep while readin. :)

granny ivy is beka's grandmother

She is very interested in politics and she is an enthusiastic character with an amazing historical bqckground..