Island Voices

Paper- He wanted it, he dreamed of it, he hankered after it, as an addict after his opiate.
Martyrdom of Helena Rodrigues- Helena's tactics enabled her to tyrannize most people.
Sundowner- white and beautifully polished alfa romeo.
Tanjong Rhu- See-far glasses?
Evening Under Frangipani- He imagined his life as a slow progression.
Lee- Clumsily he hugged her and she accepted it with a sort of grudging nonchalance.
History of Tea- This is how we are connected.
Dream of China- I want to see your father again, the drab old man unwisely said.
Release- The puppies continued whining and the baby continued sleeping
Orbituary...........- i think it was during this stage in her life that my aunt settled into being the person she'd be for the rest of her life.
Corridor- When the body of the murdered men was found
Mid autumn- She got 100 for exam
Hamid and the hand of fate- Hamid was not qualified for such a job
The Move- Too bad the pomegrante grew so big
Pastime- Not long ago Tai Poh was speaking about his pastime

Off Centre
Saloma- They Are jealous because im special
Saloma- I am strong. Nothing can... destroy me
Emily- Datta.Dayadham.Damyata.Give.Symphatise.Control
Vinod- Yah, im helping not controlling

1)In your opinion, how key is the parent-child relationship to Vinod inevitable in the end?

Vinod Parents is one of the major cause of his downfall which means to his death. They didnt give him freedom and has abandon him due to his illness.Based on act 2 scene 3 "Saloma i rather not talk about my parents, their career is going well, they are top people". He thinks that they dont care anymore however if he recieve even a slight of his parents love he wouldnt have died.

2)Vinod's high expectation of himself caused his downfall?

Yes I agree, Vinod expected himself to be the best and in control. He achieved well in his academic result however this made him have so much stress, his parents also puts him on pressure that he can't cope to have any breaks. Furthermore, he wants to control Saloma as he think he is stronger but when the robbery came he realize that he's the one on need and his high expectation was a failure therefore causing more downfall.

3)Discuss the reason of Saloma's transformation on play?

Saloma at first was weaker than Vinod. As the play goes, it's revealed that Saloma eventually growing stronger even surpassing Vinod. One cause of her transformation is her friendship with Vinod and Emily as they are there for her providing her laughter and away from loneliness. Unlike Vinod, Saloma has a loving mother even though her mother has different aspect of saloma's illness, she care for saloma and wants her to recover. Another reason is that when Saloma realizes that Vinod needs help after the robbery, she told herself that she's going to be there for him therefore showing that she grow mentally stronger than ever.

4)Though a minor role of play, Razali is the key to the plot of the centre?

Even though Razali is just a minor character, he is important as he is just Vinod's Subconscience. After the robbery, Vinod blamed razali for not doing his job however vinod is actually blaming himself and realizing that he had failed to protect Saloma.

5)Datta. Dayadham. Damyatta. Means to Give. Syphatize. Control. How did the major characters in play exert control in their environment or their lives?

In my opinion, Emily told this to Vinod as this is probably what is lacking from Vinod and would help him.

6)Discuss how peer acceptance and and family support are vital role to social status and mental well-being?

Vinod didnt recieve any parental support while Saloma did and in the end Vinod was weaker and Saloma stronger therefore that family support is important.