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Study the word list: Tally's Blood by Anne Marie Di Mambro

Tally's Blood by Anne Marie Di Mambro explores themes of identity, family, and prejudice. Set in the Scottish Italian community of the 1960s, it follows the life of Tally, a young girl of mixed heritage. Di Mambro's powerful storytelling sheds light on the complexities of identity and the enduring bonds of family.

	Rosinella	Rosinella is the family-orientated protagonist.
	Massimo	Massimo is Rosinella’s hard-working and generous husband.
	Franco	Franco is Massimo’s brother and is portrayed as a stereotypical Italian man.
	Pedreschi	The Pedreschi family is made up of Rosinella, Massimo and Franco.
	Lucia	Lucia is spoiled and likes to always be the centre of attention.
	Luigi	Luigi is Lucia’s lazy and selfish father.
	Ianelli	Lucia Ianelli is the daughter of the lazy Luigi Ianelli.
	Hughie	Hughie Devlin is in love with Lucia, but struggles to express this.
	Bridget	Bridget is Hughie’s loving older sister.
	Devlin	Hughie and Bridget Devlin are brother and sister.

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Rosinella

Massimo

Franco

Pedreschi

Lucia

Luigi

Ianelli

Hughie

Bridget

Devlin

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