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Written from an adult’s point of view Michael presents all the incidents of the present.īrother is narrated in first-person by the kid and the adult Michael, who has lost his older brother, Francis, and now takes care of his heartbroken mother. The simple but effective language, truly captures the vitality of life and resilience of families within Scarborough. The aesthetics of the book are being emphasized by the fact that the novel is written from an adolescent’s point of view. The dramatic climax of the book happens on chapter 6 with Francis’ death. It feels like a ghost is being alongside the readers throughout the entire reading.

Chariandy crafted the introduction is such a way that it sets up the atmosphere of the entire book with hints of the ending We realize early on that Francis is gone but we do not know where, how and why yet. Another cover includes the utility pole prologue where Michael and Francis climb a utility pole and speak about memory as a survival tactic.įurthermore, the novel has 7 chapters, and each of those chapters has its own mini ending, which keeps the excitement for the next chapter. The novel has a few different covers, with he first one being a vinyl record player, which is significant because the novel ended with loud music from it. However, the deeper analysis of the novel happens after the second and third read. The book is a quick read -177 pages- and can be easily digested by reading it once. The title of the book is intriguing because Brother is a word that represents loyalty, love, and dedication, but also disappointment, struggles and pain. Interestingly enough, Chariandy dedicated Brother to Austin Clarke the first black professional writer in Canada who gave voice to simple black domestic workers through his novels ( ). The author is David Chariandy, who lived in Scarborough as a child his mom was a domestic worker from Trinidad and dad was South Asian.

Hope, social injustice, sibling loyalty, rebellion, and the importance of honoring the dead being all wrapped around the veil of a constant battle between learning, unlearning, and relearning follow the themes of Sophocle’s drama. David Chariandy starts Brother by quoting a line from Antigone a very brief reference but powerful enough to accurately present the major themes of his novel.