After reading through The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill, I have realized that analyzing the novel from a reader’s response, archetypal, and feminist literary perspective, I believe that the feminist literary theory has given me the most insight into my text. One of the main topics throughout this novel, aside from slavery is the limited… Continue reading Who Runs the World? Girls.
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Planning my Portfolio
To begin my portfolio, I will construct a persuasive essay that argues that women are not treated as equals to men, which in turn fuels Aminata’s determination to take control of her life. I have chosen to write a persuasive essay because it allows me to strongly argue my opinion using a variety of methods of… Continue reading Planning my Portfolio
Women vs. Rights: The Book of Negroes
In The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill, the protagonist, Aminata is an African woman who is granted very few rights. Freedom was a word not familiar to her, but neither was surrender. The determination and perseverance instilled in Aminata is what set her apart from all other women in the novel. The Book of Negroes… Continue reading Women vs. Rights: The Book of Negroes
Symbols, Heros, and the Book of Negroes
An interesting symbol in the heart of this novel is the map that Aminata is shown a map of the world. The continent of Africa is then pointed out to her and she suddenly feels frustrated. The desperation Aminata feels when she is shown the map is also symbolizes the losses that Aminata has… Continue reading Symbols, Heros, and the Book of Negroes