The Battle

This story is highly Caribbean-based. So, you wouldn't see this problem happening a lot in first world countries like the United States or Canada. This is from a West Indian perspective and it shows what some students have to deal with on a regular basis. My original story has Jamaican Creole but I changed this version in order to facilitate those who may not understand the dialect.

The purpose is to highlight the negative impact noise pollution may have on the surroundings. A story entitled 'The Battle', where a brilliant girl, Maria, has to battle loud music in her inner-city community to pass her critical exams (CAPE). The story highlights her anxiety as a result of the excessive music which eventually has an impact on her, however, she manages to endure the predicament and prevails.