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Singlish vs. Standard English

Singlish vs. Standard English. AIMS To explore Jean Tay’s use of Singlish in creating the characters of Boon & Mother To compare with how she presents Jeremiah and the Director. Talking points. How would you characterise the language you use when you speak to: Your friends? Your family?

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Singlish vs. Standard English

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  1. Singlish vs. Standard English AIMS To explore Jean Tay’s use of Singlish in creating the characters of Boon & Mother To compare with how she presents Jeremiah and the Director

  2. Talking points How would you characterise the language you use when you speak to: • Your friends? • Your family? • Teachers?

  3. What If? • Jean Tay had decided to write her entire play in standard English? • Jean Tay had decided to write her entire play in Mandarin/Hokkien?

  4. Singlish vs Standard English Read both versions of the opening part of the scene What differences do you notice in: • Authenticity? • Characterisation? • Relationship between characters? • Your personal response to the scene?

  5. Boon & Mother In your journal, discuss and record impressions of: • Qualities and characteristics of Boon & Mother • The relationship between them • How the use of Singlish aids their development

  6. Jeremiah & the Director • What impression is formed of their characters? • What social background do you imagine they have? • How does their use of Standard English shape them as characters?

  7. Why did Tay decide to use both Singlish and Standard English?

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