Introduction: The Woman Of Colour, A Tale is an anonymously written novel written about a young biracial girl named Olivia Fairfield in 1800s England. Olivia was born in Jamaica as a result of a secretive sexual relationship between her mother, an enslaved woman, and her father, her mother’s enslaver. Her mother died in childbirth and Olivia was raised by her father. When Oliva’s father died, … Continue reading Your
Introduction: Marriage is ultimately the main goal of The Woman of Colour. Olivia only moves to England because she must marry her cousin in order to receive her late father’s inheritance. The plot follows her journey with Augustus, their wedding, and ultimately their separation. Even though this is an arranged marriage, Olivia is on a quest to find love and she does in fact fall … Continue reading Marriage
Introduction: God plays a very interesting role in Olivia’s journey in England. All alone, young, and in a foreign land, Olivia needs to believe in a greater force and trust that she will turn out alright. She continuously explains how her trust in God allows her to be as strong as she is. This use of God is very common, but Olivia complicates her relationship … Continue reading God
