Allusions In The Island Of New Providence
Allusions:
“My father brought her a glittering brooch, necklace, and dangles to make her all the more inviting, though she also wished to wear a cross, as always” (Pg. 18).
The fact that she always wears a cross reveals that she may carry some guilt regarding her relationship with William and the dishonesty toward William’s wife. She carries religion close to her heart in hopes of gaining forgiveness from God.
The dog bite on Anne’s face adds mystery to her identity. Anne clearly despises the physical appearance of the scar, but Rackham lifts her spirits by saying how it adds a sense of mystery.
The name of ships such as the William, Sweet Anne’s Revenge, and Destiny allude to something that the members of the ship hold dear to their hearts. The ship’s name thrusts a sense of pride among the crew. …show more content…
This is mainly because of it’s lack of government and rules. “Ah, New Providence: a lair of of prostitutes and pirates. No laws, no morals. The pirate doesn’t dream he will die and go to heaven ; he dreams to return to New Providence” (Pg. 150). Pirates can do as they please and don’t have to face any repercussions. However, Anne fears New Providence on her way back as she wonders what has become of her husband James.
Edward alludes to Anne’s guardian angel. He was always there to help her when she was young and served as a father figure for her. Even when she’s on Rackham’s ship, she constantly thinks about what Edward would advise her.
Epiphanies:
Anne learned that men can do do things that will result in the punishment of women. Anne experienced this take place when she saw a prostitute being humiliated and beaten while the man received no
“My father brought her a glittering brooch, necklace, and dangles to make her all the more inviting, though she also wished to wear a cross, as always” (Pg. 18).
The fact that she always wears a cross reveals that she may carry some guilt regarding her relationship with William and the dishonesty toward William’s wife. She carries religion close to her heart in hopes of gaining forgiveness from God.
The dog bite on Anne’s face adds mystery to her identity. Anne clearly despises the physical appearance of the scar, but Rackham lifts her spirits by saying how it adds a sense of mystery.
The name of ships such as the William, Sweet Anne’s Revenge, and Destiny allude to something that the members of the ship hold dear to their hearts. The ship’s name thrusts a sense of pride among the crew. …show more content…
This is mainly because of it’s lack of government and rules. “Ah, New Providence: a lair of of prostitutes and pirates. No laws, no morals. The pirate doesn’t dream he will die and go to heaven ; he dreams to return to New Providence” (Pg. 150). Pirates can do as they please and don’t have to face any repercussions. However, Anne fears New Providence on her way back as she wonders what has become of her husband James.
Edward alludes to Anne’s guardian angel. He was always there to help her when she was young and served as a father figure for her. Even when she’s on Rackham’s ship, she constantly thinks about what Edward would advise her.
Epiphanies:
Anne learned that men can do do things that will result in the punishment of women. Anne experienced this take place when she saw a prostitute being humiliated and beaten while the man received no