I read an interesting fact online recently; he said that if you ever feel alone, you have to remember that at any given time you are in close proximity to at least ten ghosts and their asses. What does this have to do with the Great Sargasso Sea and the issue of race within it? Absolutely nothing; I just thought it would be nice to know since it's Halloween. If one feels like it, they can also give love to these ghosts by sending them kisses, just because they are dead doesn't mean they don't appreciate a kiss. The Vast Sargasso Sea is unique from Jane Eyre and Mansfield Park in that the issue of race plays a huge role in how the characters themselves relate to themselves and their place within their society. Its unique nature comes from the way the story is written from the point of view of the characters themselves rather than that of the author. The novel's writing style shows how racial stereotypes and prejudice influenced the representation of people of color in 19th-century writing and attitudes. Of Wide Sargasso Sea, it has been said that the novel's representation of people of color is flat and one-dimensional. This assessment would be accurate in its assertion unless we look at how their characters are seen through the eyes of the white, Creole character Bertha Cosway (Mason) and Mr. Rochester. We see this racial veneer (although not so fine or decorative in any sense) for the first time in Antoinette's childhood with a little girl named Tia. Ironically, the two became friends after Tia started following her and singing "Go away white cockroach, go away, go away" (Wide Sargasso Sea, Part 1, page 13 ). Tia is Antoinette's only friend and she identifies strongly with her because both are considered inferior to the European colonial class. This link......middle of paper......I read the Bible every day and gain knowledge effortlessly. He is surprised at my speed. However, I remain ignorant and I am not making this story up. I can't. It's true." (Wide Sargasso Sea, part 2, page 58). So, to gain Rochester's trust, he sets himself a racial stereotype because he can't be smart enough to make up a story. conclusion, Wide Sargasso's novel Sea depicts a unique view of the racism inherent in 19th century British culture While criticisms that the characters depicted are people of color are often one-sided and flat they are painted through the eyes; white and Creole characters who hold power and influence. This method of writing greatly distinguishes it from that of Jane Eyre and Mansfield Park. Rhys, Jean . Wide Sargasso Sea, Inc., printed. , ML n..