ABSTRACT
Pitcairn Island, home to descendants of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty, has suffered devastating bruises to its place image as its culture and history have evolved. Widely reported coverage of recent social issues, built on a mutinous foundation, have skewed the world’s view of Pitcairn Island. In reality, its landscape is as lush, verdant, and alluring as any other island in the Pacific, yet a contentious history puts Pitcairn at odds with its paradisiacal image. This chapter documents how a changing Western perception fractured the island’s self-image and calls into question the ultimate fate of the island’s resident community.
