Caribbean Literature INTRODUCTION The evolution of Caribbean Literature started centuries before the Europeans graced these shores and continues to develop today. Quite noticeably‚ it developed in a manner which transcended all language barriers and cultures. Today the languages of the Caribbean are rooted in that of the colonial powers - France‚ Britain‚ Spain and Holland - whose historical encounters are quite evident throughout the region. The cosmopolitan nature of the region’s language and
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2014 The Caribbean presents an unrealistic facade to outsiders; this region is the vacation hot spot with many beautiful tropical islands‚ perpetual sun‚ and clear waters – a place to rid yourself of all worries‚ and unwind. But there are many underlying issues in this region that most people are unaware of. In The Oxford Book of Caribbean Short Stories‚ written by Stewart Brown and John Wickham‚ there are many depictions of the difficulties that people experience in the Caribbean. A common
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Gender in Caribbean History Dr. Kathleen Phillips Lewis Research Prospectus March 1‚ 2012 Based on different readings and lived experiences‚ the one question that always aroused is what effect do Caribbean women have on knowledge construction and ideas dispersed? The purpose of this research is to demonstrate the intellectual culture among Caribbean women. In addition to displaying their cultures‚ this research looks to clarify and bring to the surface the lifestyle that Caribbean women have
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Dulce et Decorum Est - Literature Notes. The physical structure of this poem has been altered from the original layout in the text. 3.Bent double‚ 1.like old beggars under sacks Knock-kneed‚ 1.coughing like hags‚ we cursed through sludge‚ Till on the 4.haunting flares we turned our backs And towards our distant rest began to trudge. 2.Men marched asleep. 2.Many had lost their boots But limped on‚ blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; Drunk with fatigue; 5.deaf even to the hoots
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Often in literature there are common themes that occur throughout eras and genres to link two otherwise different pieces of writing. One particular example of this occurrance can be seen in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Although these works have been written in very different time periods and use separate styles‚ there are two themes which link both stories and convey a very similar message. Strict societal roles and the treatment of women
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Migration Themes in Caribbean Literature: More Social Problems than Solutions Migration is a prominent theme within Caribbean literature. Despite the migrants’ initial perceptions of good fortune‚ the foreign countries are invariably a place of social inequalities and uncertainty. This paper discusses the varying ways in which migration is portrayed through the medium of Caribbean writing. Migration is exhibited in novels‚ short stories‚ and poems. Migration itself is portrayed with curiosity
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Literature Review According to Lea J. in “What is to be done about Law and Order” she suggest that the nature of crime is found with the principles of an individual and by extension the community and the nation. Three literary works that examines the effect of crime on society are; T.R Miller‚ M.A Cohen and B. Wiersma in “Victim Cost and Consequences”‚ “Community Crime Preventions” by S. Archamnhault‚ B. Cartier and S. Rizkalla‚ and the lectures of Dr. Christiaan Bezudenhaut. These literary
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someone. Throughout the American literature‚ scholars have explained the theme of loss comprehensively either through images‚ words but most importantly by combining both. The loss that these images and words depict in these are either that of reason‚ passion‚ or pride but most fatal the loss of life. In artistic terms‚ the theme loss is usually symbolic of something great perhaps a lesson that the audience needs to learn. Whether in poetry‚ films or books‚ the theme comes out as an overwhelming part
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be argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean History?” There is no doubt that both genocide and revolution have been part of Caribbean History. They have indeed help to shape the Caribbean as we know it; a diversified and rich cultural hub. Genocide has to do with the wiping out of an entire race of people while revolution deals with a complete and drastic change. Upon studying history or more specifically Caribbean history we would note that both elements were present
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Romantic Poetry was written around common themes; themes that are evident in each piece of work. Some of the themes found in romantic poetry are: using nature as an inspiration or a basis for direction‚ writing as the author experienced the event or location personally‚ and describing past events or civilizations to give a sense of aged poetry. The themes aren’t always clearly evident‚ some have to be rigorously deciphered through others. The most clearly evident theme would be using "spots in time". In
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