Tetiyette and the Devil Analysis

“Tetiyette and the Devil” is a short story that gives the message that not everything that glitters is gold. The author effectively conveys this message by showing us how Tetiyette reacts to men who are complete opposites. The first two men she meets are compared to a goat and a pig, and both of these comparisons give us the impression that these men aren’t visually attractive. These men who aren’t conventionally attractive represent the things in life that we have to search deeper for; this takes more work but it’s worth it in the end. When Tetiyette shoos both of them away, the author is showing us how easily humans often judge things based off of what they see on the surface. This is already starting to show what the moral of the story could be, because she turns down two men simply because of their looks. We see further into this lesson when the devil is introduced to the story. He comes dressed in fine clothing and makes himself very visually appealing, therefore Tetiyette is immediately more attracted to him. She exclaims, “Have him come up! Have him come up! I want him!” (2), but she knows nothing about what the devil’s interior is like. She accepts his proposal to marry her before even getting to know him. She also ignores her mother’s warnings and covers for him when she finds out that he’s really a devil. This represents the trait in all of us that always wants to give into someone or something just because it looks nice. By making the antagonist in this story a devil, the author conveys just how bad a situation like this could be if we allow ourselves to fall into these traps. This also gives the lesson that we shouldn’t let ourselves be blinded by nice things, because Tetiyette let herself be blinded by the devil’s appearance and completely ignored the fact that he was a devil. This story has a perfect message for young girls who may be in Tetiyette’s position, and could be starting the phase in their lives where they are starting to experience romantic attraction. “Tetiyette and the Devil” provides them with a metaphorical example of what could happen when you go into a relationship without really getting to know the person first. The story allows young girls to understand what they should look for not only in partners, but in life.

The Island of Barbados

Barbados is one of the far southeastern islands in the Caribbean islands. It is about 167 square miles, making it one of the smaller Caribbean islands. There are multiple cultures that make up the Barbadian culture, such as West African, Creole, Indian, and British. Barbados is extremely well known for its amazing beaches, much like the rest of the Caribbean. However, it's surrounded by coral reefs, which makes it a very popular island for snorkeling. Not only is Barbados filled with beautiful beaches, but it also has lots of mountains and hills. Barbados is a perfect mixture of two of the most beautiful vacation destinations. The island has plenty of museums that are full of Barbadian history and culture. Barbados also has its own "Seven Wonders", including: Harrison's Cave, The Baobab Tree, Historic Jacobean Mansions, Morgan Lewis Mill, The Famous Jewish Synagogue, Cannon Galore, and The Grapefruit Tree (also known as Citrus Paradise).

A visa is not needed to travel to Barbados, but a passport is required.
Barbados is popular for tourists, so there are many different places to stay. Some tourist favorites are the Hilton Barbados Resort, the Crane Resort, and the Coral Reef Club.
Since Barbados has lots of tourism, it can be easy to find cheaper flights and hotels. However, you could choose more expensive things to do in Barbados as well. An all inclusive trip to Barbados could range from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on personal preference. 

About Me

Hello! My name is Aalea Grimes, and I'm 17 years old. I'm a dual enrollment student who attends Grayson Technical Education Program and Georgia Gwinnett College, however I am enrolled at Brookwood High School. I would like to become a veterinarian after completing college. Aside from animals, I'm interested in music and travel. The island I'm researching is Barbados.