Here Comes the Sun: Deconstructed Student EssaysMain MenuAFR 283: Islands, Archipelagoes and Black Women's Literature“The islands provide me, from a technical point of view, a microcosm in which can be seen in sharp relief many of the basic problems and conflicts which beset oppressed peoples everywhere.” -Paule Marshall, “Shaping the World of My Art”Critical VocabularyLanding page for Critical Vocab TermsUnessaysThis is the launchpad for deconstructed essaysRandi Gill-Sadler4a914792fbfb2078ef84e08319c412098bd9b469
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1media/Colonial Kingston.jpeg2024-04-18T18:29:47+00:00Liam Maurillo35d4807d872a32d0acd1978d90c786506b31bb24117Countering the Traditional Colonial Narratives of Islands and Archipelagosimage_header2024-04-24T12:45:18+00:00Liam Maurillo35d4807d872a32d0acd1978d90c786506b31bb24Countering oppressive colonial ideologies in archipelagic studies is crucial to understanding the truth about those who lived under colonial rule. This theme is presented throughout Nicole Dennis-Benn's novel Here Comes the Sun, where she contests the colonial renderings of island geographies. To accomplish this, the dependency of those on the neocolonialist system that oppresses them is exposed, whereas the traditional historical narratives neglect to acknowledge this harsh reality. Further, Dennis-Benn explores the resilience against neocolonialism as she presents island geographies as openings of unique culture and opportunity instead of simply being places of economic gain for colonial powers. Striking similarities are seen in the themes of other pieces of Black women's archipelagic literature such as Maryse Condé's I Tituba, Erna Brodber's Louisiana, and Gloria Naylor's Mama Day. All four pieces of literature work in conversation with each other to expose the truths of colonialism and neocolonialism, and how those under their systems of oppression go about seeking freedom.
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1media/Image 4-23-24 at 12.42 PM_thumb.jpeg2024-04-23T17:53:22+00:00Liam Maurillo35d4807d872a32d0acd1978d90c786506b31bb24Discriminatory Development Policies7During the development of Alphonso’s new hotel, the construction company seeks out ways to undermine local legislation to save time and money at the expense of the residents of River Bend. Unfortunately, this is common practice around the world. Policies exist that unfairly target those of racial minorities and also people who are at an economic disadvantage, whether it is intentional or not. Policies like these only further worsen the racial and economic disparities worldwide.media/Image 4-23-24 at 12.42 PM.jpegplain2024-04-23T18:26:56+00:00Randi Gill-Sadler4a914792fbfb2078ef84e08319c412098bd9b469
12024-04-24T12:44:24+00:00Liam Maurillo35d4807d872a32d0acd1978d90c786506b31bb24Colonial Narrative of Islands and Archipelagos2Test Textplain2024-04-24T12:46:02+00:00Liam Maurillo35d4807d872a32d0acd1978d90c786506b31bb24