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Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': Enid’s relationships with Jamaica and England

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I can explain how Winsome Pinnock presents Enid’s relationships with Jamaica, England and her mother in ‘Leave Taking’.

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Pinnock describes Enid as “reaching out” for a different kind of life away from Jamaica. Pinnock describes Enid as “haunted" by her past memories. Enid’s inner conflict is felt most keenly after her mother’s death. Britain colonised Jamaica in 1655. Jamaica achieved independence in 1962. The impact of this colonisation is still felt.

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