Realization of Feminist Identity in Toni Morrison's "Beloved" and Alice Walker's "The Color Purple": A Perspective Based on Womanism
Othman Rashid Hameed,
Wan Farah Wani Wan Fakhruddin
Abstract:This paper delves into the significant yet harrowing past of slavery as portrayed in two landmark novels, "Beloved" by Toni Morrison and "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker. These seminal works explore the intimate and subjective narratives that bring to light the profound struggles faced by Black African women, unveiling their vulnerabilities both from external racial oppression and internal community conflicts. The research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing content and thematic analysis to examine … Show more
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