Voodoo And Obeah

The topic of my presentation is on how Voodoo and Obeah are used to empower the characters in Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys.
I choose this topic because I found it to be essential when analyzing Wide Sargasso Sea. Having A full understanding of Obeah allows the reader to truly understand the characters of Christophine and Antoinette. Personally, I find the topic of magic and Voodoo to be very interesting as it is something humans will never truly understand. There is a lot of room for subtopics with this topic as it is so broad yet truly undefined and misunderstood.
I want this project to be presented in two different ways. At the start, I will explain my topic, my opinions on the matter, and anything else I find relevant to the topic. This will be in the form of an oral expose shown with a powerpoint. I would then like to play a game with the class where they question me and also participate in questions. The questions would ideally be on a wheel I could spin, which would randomize the order of them and create a fun game show feel to the presentation. …show more content…
The first part would be informative and help the audience understand the book better, while also promoting them to think of new connections they may have missed. Furthermore, I would have a chance to speak on a topic which truly interests me. The audience involvement makes the presentation less bland and keeps everyone involved in the process. Speaking head-on, while informative, can be boring. Therefore, by forcing my peers to interact they will be more likely to be awake and contributing to the furthering of