The Yellow House

Describe the role that place plays in Broom’s analysis. Compare and contrast how Carl and Sarah Broom engage with the Yellow House as a physical and a symbolic place.

Naming is significant in The Yellow House. Identify where there are changes in how the characters are identified and what role this plays in the text. Why does the author draw attention to names and naming?

Broom’s memoir weaves her family’s experiences into the history of New Orleans. She includes historical facts and contemporary political realities to explain how New Orleans East came to be. In doing so, she highlights the structural inequalities that Black families face in the city. Identify three moments where she brings in tangible evidence and links it to the experience of individuals in her family. What source material does she use and is it effective?