Lisa Anne Hacker

Research Plan: An Indepth Look at the Contrasting Ideals of Jamaica Kincaid and Derek Walcott

My studies thus far in this course have developed a curiosity about the authors Jamaica Kincaid and Derek Walcott. I have been particularly interested in the differences of opinion that both appear to have embraced about colonialism. As I mentioned in my midterm, I see Kincaid as being a staunch critic of the process, while Walcott maintains a level of acceptance. Kincaid's writings also maintain a consistent level of criticism, while Walcott's express acknowledgement of both rejection and embracing of his colonizing country.

I would like to further research their differences in a research journal. I plan to analyze a sampling of their writing, preferably in chronological order, to see if there is a progression in their attitude. I think this will be easier to do with Walcott's poetry.

Asides from analyzing the writings themselves, I would also like to further research interviews with the authors and also critical analyses of their work.