The girl in Kincaid's Girl" represents the author in her youth. She is a young, black girl growing up in Antigua. The girl is obedient to her mother, but also has a mind of her own. She is eager to please her mother and do what is expected of her, but she also has her own ideas and opinions. The girl is a good student and works hard, but she also likes to have fun and play with her friends. The girl is a complex individual who is able to balance her responsibilities with her own desires."