Suggestions for Writing

  1. Reread paragraph 10, which begins, “The space between the idea of something and its reality is always wide and deep and dark.” Has there ever been a time in your life when an idea and reality have come into conflict? Write an essay explaining how your experience supports Kincaid’s observation.

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    Chapter 13 - On Seeing England for the First Time - Suggestions for Writing: Reread paragraph 10, which begins, “The space between the idea of something and its reality is always wide and deep and dark.” Has there ever been a time in your life when an idea and reality have come into conflict? Write an essay explaining how your experience supports Kincaid’s observation.
  2. Many readers note the bitter voice in this essay. Does Kincaid present a narrator who becomes bitter as the piece develops, or is the speaker’s voice consistently bitter from the beginning? Use specific references to support your answer.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 13 - On Seeing England for the First Time - Suggestions for Writing: Many readers note the bitter voice in this essay. Does Kincaid present a narrator who becomes bitter as the piece develops, or is the speaker’s voice consistently bitter from the beginning? Use specific references to support your answer.
  3. We consider education as a liberating process, a “leading out,” according to its etymology. This essay presents a different view. Explain how Kincaid uses her youthful experience to present education as an oppressive rather than a generative force.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 13 - On Seeing England for the First Time - Suggestions for Writing: We consider education as a liberating process, a “leading out,” according to its etymology. This essay presents a different view. Explain how Kincaid uses her youthful experience to present education as an oppressive rather than a generative force.
  4. Has there ever been a time in your life when you saw something “for the first time” many times? Write an essay explaining that experience.

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    Chapter 13 - On Seeing England for the First Time - Suggestions for Writing: Has there ever been a time in your life when you saw something “for the first time” many times? Write an essay explaining that experience.
  5. Read carefully paragraphs 12 and 16, noting particularly where Kincaid comments on the universality of power and prejudice as she concludes each paragraph. Write an essay supporting or challenging her analysis.

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    Chapter 13 - On Seeing England for the First Time - Suggestions for Writing: Read carefully paragraphs 12 and 16, noting particularly where Kincaid comments on the universality of power and prejudice as she concludes each paragraph. Write an essay supporting or challenging her analysis.
  6. Some readers may consider Kincaid’s criticism of England and its people as extreme and may characterize her essay as polemical. Write an essay that discusses Kincaid’s views of England, and evaluate the success of her argument.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 13 - On Seeing England for the First Time - Suggestions for Writing: Some readers may consider Kincaid’s criticism of England and its people as extreme and may characterize her essay as polemical. Write an essay that discusses Kincaid’s views of England, and evaluate the success of her argument.