3. What can you infer about how Levy’s experiences with racial prejudice compare to that of her family when they first arrive in Britain? Has it gotten better or worse?

Levy's experiences with racial prejudice compared to her parents reflects that how even after many years, the racial prejudice was a part of Britain.

The experience proved to be better for Levy as she was able to reconnect with her origin after that experience.

Explanation:

"Back To My Own Country" is an essay written by Andrea Levy. It is a reflective essay, as Levy reflects upon her experiences of racial prejudice.

Andrea Levy have Jamaican origin and her family immigrated to Britain years ago in search of better jobs. Back in Jamaica, Levy's parents enjoyed the privilege of being superior but once they entered Britain, they faced racial prejudices. Her mother's Jamaican qualifications were nullified on the land of Britain making her unable to approach her teaching career. Her parents had to live in a small one-room apartment. There was a time when her father had to live separately from her mother.

As Levy had a fair skin tone, she tried to mingle more with white people in her college, as she was ashamed of her black origin. Back in Jamaica, her parents also never allowed her to play with children with darker tones.

But there was a time when Levy faced racial prejudice. She felt ashamed to identify herself as a Jamaican and to stand with blacks. The experiences by Levy and her family tells that Britain was having the seeds of prejudice even after many years.

Though the racial prejudice experience hurt Levy but after this experience, she was able to reconnect with her origin. She recognized herself as Caribbean and Black British writer. This proves that though the experience was harsh but it proved to be better for Levy.

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"the bloodshot waters seemed to have no bottom"