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pinky1950
pinky1950
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High School - 10th Grade

Why does Annie think it is shameful for Sonia that her mother has died and left her alone in the world?  Chapter 1

I don't see why she should be, but maybe because of her having one?

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Posted by pinky1950 on Sunday December 2, 2007 at 1:58 PM and tagged with annie john, character, sonia, theme.

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  1. sullymonster Teacher
    Community / Jr. College

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    In Chapter 1, Annie identifies herself through her mother.  She sees the world through her mother's eyes and sees herself as the center of her mother's world.  Therefore, she feels that Sonia will have no guidance in the world without a mother.  How will Sonia learn to grow into a proper young lady and adult woman without the guidance of a mother?  Of course, this is just the beginning.  Kincaid establishes Annie's youthful impression of her mother as a foundation on which to demonstrate the changes that occur through maturation.

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    Posted by sullymonster on Monday December 3, 2007 at 5:09 PM