London, England

London, England is the hometown of Miss Pryor, governess to Zillah Le Poer. After the death of her father, Miss Pryor needed a source of income to support her and her mother. It was common practice to take up the job of a governess as a woman making her own means, but there was a supply and demand issue--too many governesses and not enough positions. Miss Pryor is sent to a Yorkshire Village with the help of her family friend Mr. Sutherland to help teach a "half-caste" girl he financially supports.

The Half-Caste ~ Related Locations Map

This map will pinpoint the actual locations referenced in the plot of Dinah Mulock Craik's The Half-Caste and that are connected to the issues raised in the novel regarding class, race, colonialism, and the British Empire.

Please add your contribution as you identify important locations in the novel yourself and/or as we collaboratively identify them in our class discussions.

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