Jamaica Kincaid

"Girl"


1 Analyze Kincaid's style. How are punctuation, rhythm, repetition, syntax, diction, and italics used to create an effect?

2 "Girl" replicates a form of dialogue. Who are the speakers? Based on the dialogue, what is known about these two people?

3 Describe the view of women and womanhood presented in "Girl."


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