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Compare two stories from Opening Worlds which explore the idea of conflict - 'The Winter Oak' and 'The Red Ball',
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9th October 2002 Compare two stories from Opening Worlds which explore the idea of conflict The two short stories, 'The Winter Oak' and 'The Red Ball', are set in completely different cultures. For example, 'The Winter Oak' is set in Communist Russia and 'The Red Ball' is set in Port of Spain, the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. This is the main difference between the stories. 'The Winter Oak' is set in Russia where the main belief is of equality, while 'The Red Ball' is set in the very relaxed Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago. The technique of the authors shows this great contrast in culture. However, although they are both set in different cultures, they are both set at around the same time. They are both set in the mid 20th century, a time of tragedy and war! Both the stories are written about 'outsiders' (people who don't...
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