England is the physical country that Olivia is traveling to in accordance with the will of her father upon his death. More than its geographical location, I argue that the location carries different interpretations as demonstrated throughout the text of The Woman of Colour: A Tale. England represents a foreign home where Olivia is not wholly accepted by society and her extended family. This keyword … Continue reading England
Jamaica is physically a country in the Caribbean and the birthplace of Olivia Fairfield, the heroine of this novel. More than its geographical location, I argue that Jamaica carries different interpretations as demonstrated throughout the text of The Woman of Colour: A Tale. The country represents Olivia’s home and those she is closest to, including Mrs. Milbanke and the fond memories of her mother and … Continue reading Jamaica
While some may argue that the word “father” only has one meaning in its biological sense, I argue that the word carries different interpretations as demonstrated throughout the text of The Woman of Colour: A Tale. A pattern of repetition is significant in the context of this word for a plethora of reasons. Throughout history, society has deemed the father of the family the protector. … Continue reading Father
