Jamaica Kincaid A Small Place

A Small Place written by Jamaica Kincaid (2000) is recognized by a number of scholars highlighting how the content exposes readers to the past and present culture of the narrator's native country Antigua. Kincaid (2000) addresses the corruption in the Antiguan government, the influence of English colonialism, tourism as a neo-colonial structure, and in short identifies factors that contribute to the lost identity of Antigua. Nonetheless, one should take notice that the author frequently switching between a first, second, and third-person point of view is a technique to evoke a sense of awareness to the audience about the multiple perspectives that express the history of Antigua. Kincaid (2000) practices this form of writing because initially small places outside of North America hardly receive recognition despite their unique customs and values. As a result, there becomes a lack of accurate information about these small areas which affect their reputation once being introduced to a larger group of people. Therefore, exercising terms that imply perspectives from natives, the tourist, and those in power draws attention the collective influences that play a role in the construction and non-identified history of Antigua. All in all, Kincaid (2000) points out to readers that foreign countries that appear visually stimulating are in reality tainted from outside contributions. Antigua’s rich history has been neglected by its beautiful tourist attractions which are put in place to maintain the western values …show more content…
Transitioning between both parties offers an insider and outsider perspective where one party has a sense of awareness over the other which highlights the ignorance of the tourist and the frustration of the natives. Kincaid (2000)