The New Hawaiian Girl
The poem tells the story of a young Hawaiian girl who is forced to abandon her traditional way of life and adopt Western customs after Hawaii's annexation by the United States. The girl struggles with the loss of her cultural identity and the imposition of foreign values on her people. Through her story, the poem explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the erasure of indigenous cultures.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1899 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 3,293 words
First lines
EXPLANATORY
KAMEHAMEHA FIRST, of the Hawaiian Islands, conquered his foes in a great battle, driving them over the high mountain peak known as Pali-one of the famous scenic views of the world, and the goal of all visitors in Honolulu.
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The New Hawaiian Girl is listed on Textopian as a novel by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Cultural, Adventure
- Length: 3,293 words
- Structure: 1 section, 116 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense character development and emotional themes.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and incorporates historical context.
- Cultural — The book explores cultural themes and traditions specific to Hawaii.
Tags
Hawaii · girl · adventure · coming of age · identity · culture · family · friendship · self-discovery · island life · romance · nature