The article “Ticket to Paradise” tells the story of Francois Nars, a famous make up artist, was fascinated with the Polynesian culture and islands decided to buy Motu Tane to create his own personalized paradise but still using the Polynesian themes that first inspired him. In the Vogue article, Nars interprets the Polynesian islands as a paradise filled with fresh air and lush green leaves and has the typical tourist attitude. Nars states, "As soon as I arrived in Bora Bora I felt something profound. I was mesmerized by the colors and structure of the land." Although it may seem like Nars is having Nars’ focus on the beauty and surface aspects of the land exemplifies the colonialist attitude that Kincaid criticizes in her writing. Throughout the article, Nars mentions the dances of the people, the beautiful architecture, scenery and nature of the tropical island but does not go any deeper than that. He does not recognize the natives’ lifestyle but instead focuses on his own and how to make it better and more comfortable on the island that he will vacation
The article “Ticket to Paradise” tells the story of Francois Nars, a famous make up artist, was fascinated with the Polynesian culture and islands decided to buy Motu Tane to create his own personalized paradise but still using the Polynesian themes that first inspired him. In the Vogue article, Nars interprets the Polynesian islands as a paradise filled with fresh air and lush green leaves and has the typical tourist attitude. Nars states, "As soon as I arrived in Bora Bora I felt something profound. I was mesmerized by the colors and structure of the land." Although it may seem like Nars is having Nars’ focus on the beauty and surface aspects of the land exemplifies the colonialist attitude that Kincaid criticizes in her writing. Throughout the article, Nars mentions the dances of the people, the beautiful architecture, scenery and nature of the tropical island but does not go any deeper than that. He does not recognize the natives’ lifestyle but instead focuses on his own and how to make it better and more comfortable on the island that he will vacation