1. Antoinette in Wide Saragasso Sea
Since Antoinette and her family had been a target of hatred as a family who had previously owned slaves, she never believed that she is a part of any family. ... When she finally finds and feels comfortable with her family at the convent, even that is taken away from her. ... Society regards Antoinette and her family from a binary point of view, as she is neither European nor black. ... By writing both names down, she is embracing both and perhaps she wants love and support from these two very different families. ... Sadly, Antoinettes split identity is the direct result of the split opinions ...
- Word Count: 1121
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School