Barbados History of Slavery
PREFACE - Rogues in Paradise Dissenting Voice
In Rogues in Paradise, Yardfowl is an imaginary character substantiated of discussions with Bajans who live with manifest destiny's tradition. Yardfowl is educated in the British system yet picks to speak in Bajan slang, so Yardfowl offers a sharp and genuine critique. He calls out colonial biases and challenges sterilized accounts of slavery.
The name "Yardfowl," referencing the free-roaming chickens in Barbados, speaks to his self-reliance and refusal to conform. Yardfowl's existence in the narrative offers a powerful counterbalance to the colonial narrative.
Insights:
The Contrast Between Yardfowl and Other Characters: Yardfowl's intense position on manifest destiny stands in stark contrast to characters like Woolly and David, who made peace with their heritage. For example, Woolly accepts his European and African origins, discovering pride in the complex identity that features it. He is not blind to previous injustices, however he believes in progressing without the weight of bitterness. David, too, is deeply aware of the historic trauma, yet he picks to live without resentment, finding convenience in his identity. These characters offer a spectrum of responses to Barbados' colonial legacy, from anger and rejection to approval and reconciliation. Yardfowl declines to let go of the pain of the past and sees any attempt to soften the severe realities of the past as a betrayal. This produces tension in the story. Nevertheless, the reader's understanding of how individuals associate with their history. While Woolly and David represent healing, Yardfowl represents the unsolved anger many still carry.
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