Mother Imagery Analysis of Jamaica Kincaid’s Lucy

摘要

The mother-daughter issue is a common topic throughout many of Jamaica Kincaid’s novels. Annie Potter, Lucy ’s mother has great influence on Lucy’s thoughts and action. The author not only uses it to explore the complex tension between mothers and daughters, but also uses it to represent the strained relations between colonized region and colonial power. The image of Lucy’s mother is really worth exploring.