He proved to be the opposite of her imagination. Wide as the span of a small bird’s wing, and a laughing smile.” Her imagination lead her to disappointment when she actually meet her biological father. He has broad features, a wide nose, high spread cheeks. She imagines her father in the following manner: “He is a rich dark colour, a melting darkness, warm and endless like the dark of sleep. After meeting them, she realizes that she has no place in their lives. The title of the novel also alludes towards her journey in search of her identity and her parents.
She had a brother who also loves her but still she wanted to know about her birth parents. It is ironical that despite of the love and care of her foster parents, Jackie Kay yearns for her biological family. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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