Girl by Jamaica Kincaid

Author of "Girl"

• Greg Ames

• Saki

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Ernest Hemingway

Where do you think this story takes place? What are the clues? Even if you aren't familiar with the culture, why do the mother and daughter feel familiar?

If the girl in 'Girl' were a boy, what would the mother be telling him? What if the father were talking instead?

What sentence structure is repeated (syntax)? What effect does this have on the mood and tone of the story?

What is the theme of this story? What do you think the author is saying about tradition and gender (theme and tone)?

What do you notice about the point of view? What is the effect?

Jamaica Kincaids's given name at birth is...

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Elaine Potter Richardson

• Emily Blunt

• Annie John Lucy

The first time Jamaica Kincaid sees England is from  

• a map.

• the deck of a ship.

• a drawing on a blackboard.

• a myth.

What words best describe Kincaid's attitude towards England?

• disconnected and resentful

• angry and vengeful

• proud and optimistic

• supportive and curious

Jamaica Kincaid is from what island?

• Antigua

• St. John's

• England

• Franconia