Thesis

Ashley Hamilton How does colonialism affect Annie's country and how does she express the way she feels towards it in school and in her personal life? Essay layout Sangay D. Who holds the most power in the short story "Columbus in Chains"? The patriarchal society causes a want for independence, strife among the relationships of the protagonist, and has a heavy influence on the way society works.

Peter Does Annie John question power and status? Due to Annie John's dominate personality, she seeks to become the center of attention, the slayer of higher powers, and the image of desire.

Malcolm Why does Annie view school negatively? Why didn't being appointed prefect make Annie want to change her behavior for the better? How did the power struggle between Annie and Ms Edwards affect Annie's perception of school? In the story //Annie John// by Jamaica Kincaid, even though the main character Annie encompassed most of these traits, she had a negative view of both her position as prefect, and school in general because of the responsibility that accompanied the title. [you're not going to really understand what traits I'm talking about unless you read my entire intro]

Vincent Why is Annie John "an unusually bright girl" according to Miss Edward? Annie feels strongly about colonialism and shows this by making fun of people, showing her love towards the picture of Columbus in Chains, and showing anger towards certain people.

Hector: How is power distributed throughout the story? Power is distrubted throughout the story from Annies leadership over her classmates to the fathers dominace in the household, and finally Ms.Edwards tyranical personality in and out of class.

Kristina: How does colonization reflect on Annie's everyday life/actions? As she slowly drifts away from her mother and father, her feelings about colonization are depicted through her actions and the way she thinks about certain things. Melissa

How does the history of her country and colonism affect Annie? The text reveals that Annie is devastated by her country's history, while the British culture remains superior to her own. .

Emilio What is Annies take on colonialism specifically in Antigua? How does she feel about Miss Edwards, the principal and the school's English/British influences? Although she has excelled in the British-influenced school, Annie John still rebels colonialism by dishonoring Christopher Columbus,having fun with her friends and being independent.

Shante Does Annie's rebellion come from a secret jealousy of Hilarene? Despite Annie's unusual intelligence she is one to rebel and misbehave, possibly out of an misunderstanding of Miss Edward disliking for her.

Sabrina Why is having power important to Annie? What influences her to want to be powerful?

James Why does Annie want to be independent from the authority figures around her?

KATIA What are Annie's feelings on colonization and how does it impact her? Annie's bitter feelings on colonization are evident in her actions, her reaction to Columbus in Chains, and her interpretations of the colonizers.

ROMAN How does the conservative style system help Annie reveal her true identity?

Bryan Why does Annie show such a disrespect for authority? Annie John's disrespect for authority is a direct result of the education she receives, the suppression by the teachers, and her rebellious nature.

Onix What are the effects of colonialism on Annie? Antigua society? Colonialism has affected Annie in her disregard for authority, the way she thinks about columbus, and how her society changes as a result.

Sinead As a young child living in Antigua, Annie John grew hatred for Columbus, was torn away from her culture in some ways, and began to realize the pain English children feel.

Andrea The oppression coming from the British culture causes Annie to rebel, she demonstrates this kind of behavior by trying to become independent within her family, school environment, and friends.

Kainat Annie John’s relationships with Miss Edwards and her mother have contradictory effects on her actions and psyche due to Annie’s own hasty behavior

Mark Annie's hate for Columbus and some of her classmates leads to the way she rebels against school authority.

Mathew: The British Colonization of her native West Indies has had a dramatic effect on Annie and has caused her to have different views of Columbus, the society she lives in, and the true power in the land.