Assignment #2: Annotated Bibliography

 This assignment I had to choose a short story my instructor provided. After choosing my short story which was "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid, I had to list multiple credible sources. Then write a short synopsis on each source pertaining to the short story. My intended audience was my peers and instructor. 

Annotated Bibliography

 

Nayar, Pramod K. "TEACHING AND READING JAMAICA KINCAID'S "GIRL": A REVIEW OF GENERAL SEMANTICS." Et Cetera, vol. 76, no. 3, 2019, pp. 285-290. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/teaching-reading-jamaica-kincaids-girl/docview/2674899180/se-2.

In this article, the writer is breaking down the predetermined roles for genders in society specifically for "girls" growing into young women. The author uses this short story to express in a unique manner the role of family, society, and gender determine our identity and place in the world. This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. I could use this source in a project concerning cultural norms, gender roles, and societal expectations of gender-based roles.

"Jamaica Kincaid's Masterly and Unabashed Writing." CE Noticias Financieras, 13 Apr., 2024.ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/jamaica-kincaids-masterly-unabashed-writing/docview/3038303344/se-2.

In this article the author discusses the intersection of womanhood, racism and family. Ludimila Moreira describes how Kincaid’s writing probes the multiple societal based restrictions on identity, colonialism and self-worth. This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. I would use this source on the effects on colonialism and how poverty in some facets intersect.

Bouson, J. Brooks. Jamaica Kincaid : Writing Memory, Writing Back to the Mother, State University of New York Press, 2005. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://www.proquest.com/legacydocview/EBC/3407782?accountid=39906.

                In this article the author talks about the real and non-fiction dynamics of the socialization of woman hood in society. The writer expresses ideas and examples within the text they could support the understanding of a different perspective concerning a mother’s role in a daughter’s life mentally, physically, psychologically and the critical responsibility it is to build a foundation of stability to support the struggles of being a black woman in a society that values you less than others.  This source is credible because it was published in an academic peer-reviewed journal. I would use this source on an assignment concerning mental health, the socialization of a woman, motherhood, and health studies.

 

Alexander, Simone A. J. "Daryl Cumber Dance, in Search of Annie Drew: Jamaica Kincaid's Mother and Muse." Journal of West Indian Literature, vol. 25, no. 1, 2017, pp. 113-117,125. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/daryl-cumber-dance-search-annie-drew-jamaica/docview/1923716348/se-2.

                Within this article, the writer speaks to the complexity of being an African American woman while accepting past cultural norms and creating and experiencing an understanding of what it is to be African American in a gender bias world. Jamaica Kincaid uses this story to illustrate the infinite ways to experience your blackness whether that be conforming to old traditions or understanding a need to build new ones to advance in life while dealing with potential setbacks.  This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal.  I would use this source in a history-based essay to further expound on how African Americans advanced in society and helped build the culture.

 

Reem, Ahmad R., and Adel A. Nusaiba. "Genre Crossing in Jamaica Kincaid’s ‘Girl’: From Short Fiction to Poetry." Advances in Language and Literary Studies, vol. 9, no. 3, 2018, pp. 157-165. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/genre-crossing-jamaica-kincaid-s-girl-short/docview/2188079373/se-2.

In this article the writer discusses the responsibility and seriousness it requires to be a growing young lady under the mentorship of her mother and all the way the relationship changes over time. This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. I would cite this source in a discussion of literary use in symbolism, imagery and creative diction.

O'Donnell, Rachel. "Post-Roe Abortifacients in a Gender and Health Classroom: Teaching Reproductive Justice in 2022 and Beyond." Radical Teacher, no. 129, 2024, pp. 41-44. ProQuest, https://www-proquest-com.uaptc.idm.oclc.org/scholarly-journals/post-roe-abortifacients-gender-health-classroom/docview/3124142253/se-2.

In this article, the writer uses different resources available to convey and compare a story dealing with reproductive rights. The author understands her place in society and the targeting she’s bound to experience if she doesn’t comply with gender roles. This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. I’d use this source on topics concerning human rights and body freedom.

 Kadlec-Wagner, Julia. "The Social Distancing of Edwidge Danticat's "New York Day Women"." The International Journal of Literary Humanities, vol. 13, no. 1, 2015, pp. 11-17. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/social-distancing-edwidge-danticats-new-york-day/docview/2713895968/se-2?accountid=39906            

In this article, the writer compares stories that intertwine and discuss their differences and similarities concerning the topic of personal identity. The author highlights the duality of human nature through community and family.  This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. I would use this source when discussing a theme concerning how often we share things in common rather than not.

Buckner, Brittnay. "Singular Beast: A Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid." Callaloo, 2008, pp. 461-469. ProQuest; SIRS Issues Researcher, https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher/document/2267886810?accountid=39906.

 

In this article the interviewer highlights the plot of gender, race, family dynamics, cultural expectations and the way it attributes to building characteristics in forming your individuality.  Jamaica Kincaid embodies the meaning of womanhood and the willingness to set new norms and go outside of the box in pursing your dreams. This source is credible because it was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. I would cite this source to show how important it is to have the right guidance in forming who you’re going to be in the world.