Reflection and Conclusion on Colonialism (Girl and The Gold Watch)

        Both stories highlight the effect of post colonialism and how it interferes with lives of people till date. Different cultures perceive different cultural values from colonialism. There can be no middle path when it comes to colonialism. The Girl may reflect certain positive aspects of colonialism but it shouldn’t be ignored that the values the mother thinks should be in her daughter comes from seeking validation from the one who colonized West Indies. We do not have the answer if the region was not colonialized. Self-identity is somehow lost. The Gold Watch confirms the superior thinking attitude of the colonizer that harms the locals of the land but to the people in authority a small present seems a tradeoff for self-respect of the individual.

        Colonial mindset remains a greater issue that exists in the colonized countries which has led them to culturally evolve on their value and seek validation from the culture of those who colonized them. Colonialism has altered the mindsets to be accepting the ones in authority disrupting the democratic mindset of the people. The colonized communities lack the sense of rights and self-esteem.