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With reference to a number of short stories show how the writers present relationship problems encountered by characters due to social and cultural pressures
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GCSE English Coursework - Diverse Cultures and Traditions With reference to a number of short stories show how the writers present relationship problems encountered by characters due to social and cultural pressures The writers in the following short stories from diverse cultures present relationship problems encountered by characters due to social and cultural pressures. The social pressures are civil war, poverty, apartheid, and education. The cultural pressures are due to different cultures with different values and beliefs, social standings in society and society's prejudices and discrimination. The authors of "The Young Couple", "Country Lovers" and "Veronica" demonstrate all of these issues using a variety of different techniques to highlight the relationship problems. They want to capture the reader's mind and sympathy and provoke thinking. The reader is invited to form his/her opinion about the issues discussed. The main themes of the stories, as intended by the authors, portray the difference in gender...
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