Anti-colonial Voices Barbados,
PREFACE - Rogues in Paradise Dissenting Voice Yardfowl is a symbolic character in Rogues in Paradise, representing the strength and spirit of Bajans who survived the tragedy of slavery. He is a fictional creation motivated by real voices that refuse to be silenced by the sterilized versions of history. Yardfowl's option to speak in Bajan slang highlights his rejection of colonial norms and his desire to assert his cultural identity. Named after the common free-roaming chickens in Barbados, Yardfowl's character embodies an intense independence and defiance of the status quo. Insights: Challenging History's Glorification. Throughout the book, Yardfowl takes offense at any effort to soften or glamorize the colonial past. His sharp, unyielding voice contrasts dramatically with those who may try to balance the horrors of history with little gestures of compassion from the colonizers. For Yardfowl, even these minutes are steeped in hypocrisy. An example is the story of Lawrence,