Study Guide

Annie John Characters

By Jamaica Kincaid

Let's compare our titular character Annie John to another Annie—the feisty little orphan...

Like every relationship in this novel, we get all our intel on Annie's mother through Annie's...

Poor Daddy John gets the short end of the stick when it comes to Annie's affection:When my eyes...

Bestie. BFF. Bosom buddy. Confidante. Gwen is Annie John's pal. From the first day they meet,...

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Miss Edward is history and geography teacher at Annie's school. She discovers Annie's graffiti...

Annie's first homeroom teacher at her new school. Impressed with Annie's intelligence, Miss...