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Noughts and Crosses - Identity - Coggle Diagram
Noughts and Crosses - Identity
Race
Sephy's privilege due to her powerful father
As a nought, Callum faces discrimination which leads him to reshape against his marginalized identity
Sephy using the term "blankers" as a slur with the lack or knowledge about the depth of racism in her society
Callum faces racism at Hethcroft High since the school is run by crosses
Liberation Militia - the noughts fight for equality against the cross society they live in
"I hadn’t fully realized just how powerful words could be before this. Whoever came up with the saying
‘sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’ was talking out of his or her armpit" (Blackman 31)
Growing up/Youth
Sephy grew up wealthy
Callum grew up poor
When they were young, Callum and Sephy were unaware of the challenges they will face with the segregation of society
Noughts are in constant danger of discrimination from racist crosses
"Just remember, Callum [...] when you're floating up and up in your bubble, that bubbles have a habit of bursting. The higher you climb, the further you have to fall" (Blackman 87)
Family
Sephy's family has anot been very supporitve causing her to turn to her bestfriend Callum for support
Callum's family is supportive until things change once his dad and Jude get involved in Liberation Militia
Sephy and Callum resist against their families ability to keep them seperated by sneaking off to the beach
Love and Relationships
Sephy and Callum's love is forbidden due to their opposing races
The bombing of the shopping centre highlights relationships between noughts and crosses and shows the sacrifices some are willing to make
Lynette's relationship ended with her boyfriend when they were almost beaten to death by nought men
The friendship between Mrs. Hadley and Meggie was fake since their difference in power made it impossible to be friends