A Small Place

Kincaid uses both first and second person perspectives throughout the text. What is the difference between these perspectives and how they view Antigua? How does directly implicating the reader in the actions of the tourist help explain Kincaid’s arguments about tourism? Use the text to support your answer.

How does colonialism and slavery continue to influence life in Antigua through its physical architecture and social structures? Why does Kincaid believe it’s harder for Antiguans to move on from slavery than it is for the British? Use the text to support your answer.

How does Antigua’s “unreal” (78) beauty affect the perspectives both of local Antiguans and white tourists? Use the text to support your answer.