OCR GCSE English Literature · J352
Paper 1
Revise: Chapters 4 to 6: family stories, Diwali, the fair and SunilMama prepares food for Diwali, and the family gathers with the Aunties and Uncles. The celebration includes lights and welcoming Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess associated with prosperity. Meena describes the day as “our Christmas” in her Chapter 5 narration, using a familiar British celebration to understand its importance.