The dynamics of power and desire: gender and sexuality of Alice Walker The color purple

Authors

  • R Gulnaash PG & Research Department of English, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous),Tiruchirappalli – 620020
  • K . Shakila PG & Research Department of English, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous),Tiruchirappalli – 620020

Keywords:

Alice Walker ,The color purple , god ,violence , suffering , gender roles , abuse , feminism and sisterhood

Abstract

The Color Purple by Alice Walker is a fascinating novel that speaks about the complex themes of gender and sexuality .The novel was written in early 20th century south and tell the story of Celie who is a young 14 years girl ,ugly ,black African girl .Who faced various hardships from her childhood and at last found empowerment and self – discovery .The aim of this novel is to explore the representation of gender& sexuality focusing in the themes of domestic violence , sexual abuse and about the lesbian relationship .This novel highlights the struggles focused by women of color in a patriarchal society . Ultimately, this novel aims to contribute to the understanding of how the color purple address crucial issues of gender and sexuality, through is thought provoking themes .

References

LaGrone, K. (2009, January 1). Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. Rodopi.

Foca, A. (2024, April 10). The Color Purple. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Color-Purple

Book Summary. (n.d.). https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/c/the-color-purple/book-summary

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Published

2024-04-17

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Jamal Academic Research Journal-An Interdisciplinary (JARJ)

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