1. Annie John Introduction---Monica A. Introduction to Jamaica Kincaid and the background of this novel B.Mother-daughter relationship C.Annie ’ s growth D.Separation E.Argument

2. I. Jamaica Kincaid A. Born in an island of Antigua in 1969 B. Lived with her step-father,mother, and three brothers C. Completed her secondary education under the British system D. Sent to New York as an in 1965

3. II. The Background of this novel A. Antigua as a British colony until 1967 B. Social structure of Antigua 1. male-dominant society 2. mother as a social institution

4. III. Kincaid ’ s view of Antigua A.Detested everything about England, except the literature B.Strongly against colonialism C.Felt disappointed with Antigua D.Reflected the influence of the mother and daughter relationship

5. IV. Mother-Daughter Relationship — Andrey, Grace A. intimate description of mother and daughter 1. Physical intimacy 2. Sharing intimacy B. Annie identifies with her mother 1. Mother ’ s Beauty e.g. her mouth, neck etc. 2. Annie ’ s pity for her mother 3. Annie ’ s pity for her father

6. C. Mother ’ s role in education 1. Instruct daily things 2. Inform knowledge 3. Expect a lot from Annie D. Turning points 1. After the age of 12---confused 2. Talk back--absolute E. Images 1. Mother ’ s Hands-taking care of Annie 2. Trunk

7. V. Annie ’ s Growth — Jenny, Sue A. Fear of body growth B. Independent (No more a mother ’ s shadow) 1. Dress 2. Allowance 3. Buying things C. Education (Turn her to be a lady) 1. A manner class, piano class cf. Laura in Bright Thursday

8. D. Reconquer her mother 1. Bed spreading 2. Bible reward E. Breaking through (self-awareness) F. Primal scene 1. The importance of hand (dead hand) 2. Oedipus complex G. Sexuality

9. VI. Separation---Sandra, Maurice A. From Mother 1.different dresses — bitterness and hatred 2.growth into a young lady — rejection 3.stop kid ’ s talking---awareness 4.after the turning point —“ All that was finished ” 5.complete separation--- “ never to be fooled again ” “ hypocrite ”

10. B. From the social norm(traditions) 1.to be a lady 2.marriage 3.Gwen C. From the past (childhood memory) 1.Gwen 2.Childhood memory

11. VII. Major Arguments A. Is Annie ’ s separation inevitable? B. Is it appropriate for Annie to criticize her parents?