Interpreting "Girl" from Jamaica Kincaid | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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And comparing it with "The thing around your neck" from Chimamanda Adichie.

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What is the main verb tense in "Girl"?

Imperative.

What do "Girl" and "The thing around your neck" have in common?

What is the Point of View (POV) of "Girl"?

Second person.

How many sentences make up "Girl"?

One.

How do you think the Second Person perspective helps the reader's imagination when facing those two stories?

What do you think is the tone we must read "Girl"?