Annie John Introduction---Monica A. Introduction to Jamaica Kincaid and the background of this novel B.Mother-daughter relationship C.Annie ’ s growth D.Separation E.Argument

I. Jamaica Kincaid A. Born in an island of Antigua in 1969 B. Lived with her step-father,mother, and three brothers C. Completed her secondary education under the British system D. Sent to New York as an in 1965

II. The Background of this novel A. Antigua as a British colony until 1967 B. Social structure of Antigua 1. male-dominant society 2. mother as a social institution

III. Kincaid ’ s view of Antigua A.Detested everything about England, except the literature B.Strongly against colonialism C.Felt disappointed with Antigua D.Reflected the influence of the mother and daughter relationship

IV. Mother-Daughter Relationship — Andrey, Grace A. intimate description of mother and daughter 1. Physical intimacy 2. Sharing intimacy B. Annie identifies with her mother 1. Mother ’ s Beauty e.g. her mouth, neck etc. 2. Annie ’ s pity for her mother 3. Annie ’ s pity for her father

C. Mother ’ s role in education 1. Instruct daily things 2. Inform knowledge 3. Expect a lot from Annie D. Turning points 1. After the age of 12---confused 2. Talk back--absolute E. Images 1. Mother ’ s Hands-taking care of Annie 2. Trunk

V. Annie ’ s Growth — Jenny, Sue A. Fear of body growth B. Independent (No more a mother ’ s shadow) 1. Dress 2. Allowance 3. Buying things C. Education (Turn her to be a lady) 1. A manner class, piano class cf. Laura in Bright Thursday

D. Reconquer her mother 1. Bed spreading 2. Bible reward E. Breaking through (self-awareness) F. Primal scene 1. The importance of hand (dead hand) 2. Oedipus complex G. Sexuality

VI. Separation---Sandra, Maurice A. From Mother 1.different dresses — bitterness and hatred 2.growth into a young lady — rejection 3.stop kid ’ s talking---awareness 4.after the turning point —“ All that was finished ” 5.complete separation--- “ never to be fooled again ” “ hypocrite ”

B. From the social norm(traditions) 1.to be a lady 2.marriage 3.Gwen C. From the past (childhood memory) 1.Gwen 2.Childhood memory

VII. Major Arguments A. Is Annie ’ s separation inevitable? B. Is it appropriate for Annie to criticize her parents?