ENGL 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Slut, Jamaica Kincaid
11 Apr 2016
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Analysis of the story girl by jamaica kincaid. Girl by jamaica kincaid is a story written in the form of a lengthy sentence that is essentially a to-do list. It features what is expected of a girl living in a poor country. The tone of the story suggests that the instructions are being provided by someone older than the girl, most likely a figure of authority. Kincaid uses semicolons to separate the mother"s advice and commands from her daughter"s conflicting feelings. The layers of advice and commands spoken in one long, unending breath create a smothering sense of duty and even oppression that stifles real, two-way communication. This reveals the true situation of girl"s growing up in such an atmosphere. They are expected to adhere to, without questioning, their parent"s commands. On several occasions, the mother advices her daughter to act like a lady and not like the slut she is inclined to becoming.
