Analyze the relationship between geography and identity, focusing
on a named Caribbean country or territory.
Introduction: - Definition of the geographical location of a country.
- Definition of identity of a country
-There is a relationship between geography and identity relating the geographical
location of the country, the historical processes involved, as well as the political
status of the country. (Thesis statement)
Body:
1. (Highlighting the geographical location and concept of St. Lucia as
it relates to other Caribbean countries.).St. Lucia lies on the Caribbean plate and is
washed by the Caribbean Sea. Therefore the country fulfills the criteria of the
geographical concept of the Caribbean. Consequently, it is possible for St. Lucians
refer to refer to themselves as Caribbean people.
2. (Highlighting how the historical process defines the identity of St.
Lucia with respect to its geographic location.) The history of St Lucia is
shared with other neighboring Caribbean islands. The history comprises
enduring colonization, indentureship and slavery. (Indentureship by
European powers such as the French, Spanish, Dutch and English.) Based on
the historical definition of the Caribbean, St. Lucians can be identified as
Caribbean people.
3. The political status of St. Lucia is that they are a member of the
British Commonwealth. This fact hinders the country's geographical location
as well as the historical processes involved because despite being located
within the borders of the geographical Caribbean, St. Lucia is still
considered part of the United States due to their signatures on several
treaties, now benefitting from cooperative relations.
Conclusion: The geographical location of St. Lucia only defines the country’s
identity to a certain extent.