PRESCRIBED LITERATURE: Josep Lorman: La aventura de Said Said optó por no decir nada más y continuó poniendo en pie la cesta para salir a repartir - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 1(a) - 2013

a) He was becoming increasingly unpleasant, which affected his interaction with Said.

b) Money was not left over after expenses, implying a constant struggle.

c) The harsh words of Hussein deeply affected Said, highlighting emotional pain.

1. Mahmut was increasingly unpleasant to work for, creating a hostile environment.

2. Said felt that Mahmut treated him more like a child than a worker, undermining his dignity.

3. Said experienced difficulties in expressing himself and feared negative repercussions for speaking out.

1. Hussein wanted to avoid being associated with a place that didn’t value him.

2. He felt stifled by the conditions of living and working in Xauen.

3. There were no job opportunities in Xauen, leading him to seek better prospects elsewhere.

Said faced discrimination based on his background, which impacted his interactions with locals. He also experienced prejudice that affected his sense of belonging and safety, making it difficult to integrate into Spanish society.