Summary

Chapter 4 focuses on Brother’s sister, whom the narration refers to only as Sister. After graduating from university, Sister remained in England. The narration notes the history for racial oppression of African and Asian minorities in England, similar to such oppression in the United States. Despite these oppressive dynamics, Sister became an accomplished lawyer and managed to become the first non-white woman elected to Parliament. However, she continues to face racial discrimination from various citizens and politicians even after she is elected. Sister and Brother had a falling out after their parents died, as Brother accused Sister of taking more than her share of the inheritance. Years prior, Brother accused Sister of seducing an older Englishman in India as a means of gaining passage to England. Sister often thinks about reconciling with Brother, but she fears that Brother will incite feelings of anger in...