In 'My Mother' by Velma Pollard, the narrator's mother insists on speaking Creole despite pressures to adopt Standard English. This insistence best demonstrates which of the following?

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In 'My Mother' by Velma Pollard, the narrator's mother insists on speaking Creole despite pressures to adopt Standard English. This insistence best demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Resistance to cultural erasure and preservation of Caribbean identity — Award 1 mark for recognising that the mother's use of Creole represents a deliberate act of cultural preservation and resistance to colonial linguistic hierarchies. B is incorrect — the choice is deliberate, not due to lack of education. D is incorrect — the mother is capable but chooses Creole. A is incorrect — the story frames the mother's choice positively as wisdom, not disrespect.

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The mother's lack of formal education

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The mother's inability to learn Standard English

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Disrespect for the narrator's wishes

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Resistance to cultural erasure and preservation of Caribbean identity

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