African American literature developed as a result of the dedication of writers who seek out the m... more African American literature developed as a result of the dedication of writers who seek out the most effective means of raising global consciousness about the plight of black people. African American writers reexamined the problem of continued systematic racial discrimination in America, claiming that race continues to be a serious cause of disparity in American society. Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun have found its place in African American literature, with its black characters intending to end social injustices. A Raisin in the Sun, is an illustration of how racism can negatively impact people's lives. The work focuses on racial inequality in America and African Americans' struggle for equal rights. Since racism is one of the most basic problems of the social organization, the issues that affect black families should be seen in the light of racial relations. From the early nineteenth century to the present, almost all literary works written by African American authors have discussed complicated and interwoven relations of racism and black families. This play focuses on a segregated African American family living on South Side of Chicago. This play also examines the ongoing impact of slavery on African-American communities, as well as the lower/underclass reality that has been hidden and overlooked in the closet of American history.
Chinua Achebe's magnum opus, Things Fall Apart, remains a key work of world literature, shedding ... more Chinua Achebe's magnum opus, Things Fall Apart, remains a key work of world literature, shedding powerful light on the complexities of African culture long suppressed by Western narratives. Born and raised in Nigeria, Achebe became not only a celebrated writer, but also a cultural ambassador, working to promote recognition and respect for the rich traditions and history of his homeland. With Things Fall Apart, Achebe has not only told a story, but also written a counter-narrative that opposes the Western view that often misinterprets or oversimplifies African civilizations. Central to Achebe's literary philosophy was a belief in the sanctity and power of personal stories. He firmly believed that the stories of those on the margins of society, the marginalized, should be told by people who experienced and felt them directly. These stories, Achebe believed, would be authentic, nuanced, and profound, giving readers a real insight into the African experience. Through the lens of Things Fall Apart, one isn't merely reading about African traditions, but rather, immersing in them. Achebe masterfully manages to weave a tapestry of life, love, conflict, and change that forces readers to rethink their perceptions and understanding of Nigerian history and African culture as a whole. Achebe's influence was not limited to his narratives, however. His critique of non-native narrators, who often painted Africa with broad, uninformed strokes, resonated widely in literary circles. Achebe emphasized the dangers of allowing others to define one's own story and underscored the urgency for authentic African voices to reclaim their narrative. Through his works and advocacy, Achebe has not only offered narratives, but revolutionized the discourse on African culture in literature.
This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She i... more This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She is considered one of the most significant literary voices of the twentieth century. The combination of Plath's intense personal suffering with her unique stylistic skill makes her an esteemed poet in literature. She not only views death as the inevitable end of life, but embarks on a deeper quest, engaging with death as a dialectic to life, offering a new perspective on the meaning of death in her poetic paradigm. To truly grasp Plath's poems, one must first enter the turbulent terrain of her personal life. Two cataclysmic events stand out: the untimely death of her father and her complicated breakup from her husband Ted Hughes. These traumatic life events not only provide context but become part of her poetic DNA. Through them, Plath unfolds a tapestry of emotions that conveys a deep sense of helplessness in the face of the idea of death as a possible path to redemption. This emotional complexity comes through clearly in her work as a whole. In "Daddy," for example, she channels a potent mix of aggression and fear, a pull that is clearly directed at the main characters in her life. Through the lens of her poetry, death is transformed from a mere ending into a never-ending saga that embodies eternal pain, loss, and an insatiable longing for what was once tangible. This article underscores the intertwined relationship between Plath's personal journey through the shadows of death and the manifestation of these experiences in her poems. Her profound reflections on death not only solidified her literary legacy, but also made a strong mark that resonated deeply with and influenced readers across time and space.
This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She i... more This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She is considered one of the most significant literary voices of the twentieth century. The combination of Plath's intense personal suffering with her unique stylistic skill makes her an esteemed poet in literature. She not only views death as the inevitable end of life, but embarks on a deeper quest, engaging with death as a dialectic to life, offering a new perspective on the meaning of death in her poetic paradigm. To truly grasp Plath's poems, one must first enter the turbulent terrain of her personal life. Two cataclysmic events stand out: the untimely death of her father and her complicated breakup from her husband Ted Hughes. These traumatic life events not only provide context but become part of her poetic DNA. Through them, Plath unfolds a tapestry of emotions that conveys a deep sense of helplessness in the face of the idea of death as a possible path to redemption. This emotional complexity comes through clearly in her work as a whole. In "Daddy," for example, she channels a potent mix of aggression and fear, a pull that is clearly directed at the main characters in her life. Through the lens of her poetry, death is transformed from a mere ending into a never-ending saga that embodies eternal pain, loss, and an insatiable longing for what was once tangible. This article underscores the intertwined relationship between Plath's personal journey through the shadows of death and the manifestation of these experiences in her poems. Her profound reflections on death not only solidified her literary legacy, but also made a strong mark that resonated deeply with and influenced readers across time and space.
Postcolonial theory, as a type of literary production, emerged in the 20 th century and came to b... more Postcolonial theory, as a type of literary production, emerged in the 20 th century and came to be felt in many areas of society. At present, this type of thinking is most prominently represented in literature and philosophy. With feminism, postcolonialism acquired a novel aspect and came to be assessed in relation to the problem of the women in modern world. This study addresses the problem of identity formation in African American women, adopting a postcolonial perspective. With this aim, the origins of postcolonial history and its development are discussed. Historical sources support the study. This study is developed on a foundation of post-colonialism, employing the ideas of Frantz Fanon, Homi K. Bhabha, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, and Edward W. Said. The African American population originated from people who were abducted from their home countries and forced to live in a new one. The pressures and inhumane treatment they experienced, the trauma of these pressures, and the denial of their most fundamental rights are examined within the postcolonial context. The novel, published in 1970, has brought attention to the issues of race and inequality. This study mainly focuses on the women characters and examines the complexity of being a woman in society, taking into account the postcolonial theory.
Yirminci yüzyılda etkinlik kazanan, feminizm, postkolonyalizm, postmodernizm, post yapısalcılık g... more Yirminci yüzyılda etkinlik kazanan, feminizm, postkolonyalizm, postmodernizm, post yapısalcılık gibi pek çok disiplinden etkilenen yeni tarihselcilik yazınsal eserlerin önemini vurgulayıp yazınsal olmayanı görmezden gelen geleneksel tarihi anlayışlara bir tepki olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu kuram eleştirel bir yaklaşımla tarihin sorunsallığını vurgulamıştır; İlginçtir ki tarihsel bir yaklaşım olarak ortaya çıksa da sadece tarihi değil pek çok oluşumu ilgilendirir. Yeni tarihselcilik en çok kültür ve toplumla ilgilenmiş ve çalışma alanlarını da bu doğrultuda oluşturmuştur. Örneğin tarihteki bir olayı ele alırken bu olayın sebeplerini o dönemin şartlarını göz önünde bulundurarak açıklamaya çalışmıştır. Genelde geleneksel anlatıların ihmal ettiği kadınlar, ezilenler, deliler, eşcinseller gibi azınlık grupların üzerinde durur. Afrikalı Amerikalılar, köleler, ezilenler, kadınlar gibi azınlıkları ele alan Toni Morrison Merhamet adlı eserinde ezilen ve ötekileştirilenleri farklı bir perspektifle ele almıştır. Morrison'ın bu yaklaşım biçimi yeni tarihselci düşünülebilir. Bu çalışmada Merhamet yeni tarihselci söylem ışığında incelenmektedir.
This article will examine how the Black Church and Black Faith influence the political and social... more This article will examine how the Black Church and Black Faith influence the political and social activism of African-Americans, how important their influence and role is in promoting and spreading, and how the "Opium View" and the "Inspiration View", which are contradictory, influence the argument and activism movement, and will analyze its foundations and effects.
This article explores the complicated relationship between literature, religion, and the social r... more This article explores the complicated relationship between literature, religion, and the social representation of women, with a particular focus on African American narratives. Drawing on T.S. Eliot’s assertion that literature plays a role in critiquing and disseminating culture, this article examines how cultural norms and religious beliefs are reflected in literary mediums. Using Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’ and Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’, this article highlights the therapeutic role of spirituality and personal dialog with God in the lives of marginalized women. Amidst systemic challenges, these intimate spiritual connections serve as tools of comfort, self-discovery, and resistance. The novels not only point out Celie and Pecola’s emotional and spiritual journey, but also illuminate the transformative power of spirituality in the midst of difficulties. Through this exploration, the article underscores the enduring connection between literature, religion, and the diver...
Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil Journal of Philology, Mar 29, 2022
The ‘American Dream’ and its relationship to American literature has long been a subject of exten... more The ‘American Dream’ and its relationship to American literature has long been a subject of extensive research. This article strives to portray the ‘American Dream’ in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The ‘American Dream’ represents the idea that people can achieve anything if they follow their dreams. Fitzgerald paints a picture of the people of the Jazz Age who are driven by their passion for wealth and possessions. The ideals and hopes behind the ‘American Dream’ are illustrated in the novel through hopelessness, as the characters lose themselves in an illusion when they see it as an ideal. F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the influence of the ‘American Dream’ on his characters in each of his stories. In this vein, the article attempts to show how the ‘American Dream’ is seen in the context of American history and culture. This novel provides an excellent background for later research and a foundation for describing stories that come from Jazz Age culture
African American literature developed as a result of the dedication of writers who seek out the m... more African American literature developed as a result of the dedication of writers who seek out the most effective means of raising global consciousness about the plight of black people. African American writers reexamined the problem of continued systematic racial discrimination in America, claiming that race continues to be a serious cause of disparity in American society. Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun have found its place in African American literature, with its black characters intending to end social injustices. A Raisin in the Sun, is an illustration of how racism can negatively impact people's lives. The work focuses on racial inequality in America and African Americans' struggle for equal rights. Since racism is one of the most basic problems of the social organization, the issues that affect black families should be seen in the light of racial relations. From the early nineteenth century to the present, almost all literary works written by African American authors have discussed complicated and interwoven relations of racism and black families. This play focuses on a segregated African American family living on South Side of Chicago. This play also examines the ongoing impact of slavery on African-American communities, as well as the lower/underclass reality that has been hidden and overlooked in the closet of American history.
Chinua Achebe's magnum opus, Things Fall Apart, remains a key work of world literature, shedding ... more Chinua Achebe's magnum opus, Things Fall Apart, remains a key work of world literature, shedding powerful light on the complexities of African culture long suppressed by Western narratives. Born and raised in Nigeria, Achebe became not only a celebrated writer, but also a cultural ambassador, working to promote recognition and respect for the rich traditions and history of his homeland. With Things Fall Apart, Achebe has not only told a story, but also written a counter-narrative that opposes the Western view that often misinterprets or oversimplifies African civilizations. Central to Achebe's literary philosophy was a belief in the sanctity and power of personal stories. He firmly believed that the stories of those on the margins of society, the marginalized, should be told by people who experienced and felt them directly. These stories, Achebe believed, would be authentic, nuanced, and profound, giving readers a real insight into the African experience. Through the lens of Things Fall Apart, one isn't merely reading about African traditions, but rather, immersing in them. Achebe masterfully manages to weave a tapestry of life, love, conflict, and change that forces readers to rethink their perceptions and understanding of Nigerian history and African culture as a whole. Achebe's influence was not limited to his narratives, however. His critique of non-native narrators, who often painted Africa with broad, uninformed strokes, resonated widely in literary circles. Achebe emphasized the dangers of allowing others to define one's own story and underscored the urgency for authentic African voices to reclaim their narrative. Through his works and advocacy, Achebe has not only offered narratives, but revolutionized the discourse on African culture in literature.
This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She i... more This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She is considered one of the most significant literary voices of the twentieth century. The combination of Plath's intense personal suffering with her unique stylistic skill makes her an esteemed poet in literature. She not only views death as the inevitable end of life, but embarks on a deeper quest, engaging with death as a dialectic to life, offering a new perspective on the meaning of death in her poetic paradigm. To truly grasp Plath's poems, one must first enter the turbulent terrain of her personal life. Two cataclysmic events stand out: the untimely death of her father and her complicated breakup from her husband Ted Hughes. These traumatic life events not only provide context but become part of her poetic DNA. Through them, Plath unfolds a tapestry of emotions that conveys a deep sense of helplessness in the face of the idea of death as a possible path to redemption. This emotional complexity comes through clearly in her work as a whole. In "Daddy," for example, she channels a potent mix of aggression and fear, a pull that is clearly directed at the main characters in her life. Through the lens of her poetry, death is transformed from a mere ending into a never-ending saga that embodies eternal pain, loss, and an insatiable longing for what was once tangible. This article underscores the intertwined relationship between Plath's personal journey through the shadows of death and the manifestation of these experiences in her poems. Her profound reflections on death not only solidified her literary legacy, but also made a strong mark that resonated deeply with and influenced readers across time and space.
This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She i... more This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath's poetry. She is considered one of the most significant literary voices of the twentieth century. The combination of Plath's intense personal suffering with her unique stylistic skill makes her an esteemed poet in literature. She not only views death as the inevitable end of life, but embarks on a deeper quest, engaging with death as a dialectic to life, offering a new perspective on the meaning of death in her poetic paradigm. To truly grasp Plath's poems, one must first enter the turbulent terrain of her personal life. Two cataclysmic events stand out: the untimely death of her father and her complicated breakup from her husband Ted Hughes. These traumatic life events not only provide context but become part of her poetic DNA. Through them, Plath unfolds a tapestry of emotions that conveys a deep sense of helplessness in the face of the idea of death as a possible path to redemption. This emotional complexity comes through clearly in her work as a whole. In "Daddy," for example, she channels a potent mix of aggression and fear, a pull that is clearly directed at the main characters in her life. Through the lens of her poetry, death is transformed from a mere ending into a never-ending saga that embodies eternal pain, loss, and an insatiable longing for what was once tangible. This article underscores the intertwined relationship between Plath's personal journey through the shadows of death and the manifestation of these experiences in her poems. Her profound reflections on death not only solidified her literary legacy, but also made a strong mark that resonated deeply with and influenced readers across time and space.
Postcolonial theory, as a type of literary production, emerged in the 20 th century and came to b... more Postcolonial theory, as a type of literary production, emerged in the 20 th century and came to be felt in many areas of society. At present, this type of thinking is most prominently represented in literature and philosophy. With feminism, postcolonialism acquired a novel aspect and came to be assessed in relation to the problem of the women in modern world. This study addresses the problem of identity formation in African American women, adopting a postcolonial perspective. With this aim, the origins of postcolonial history and its development are discussed. Historical sources support the study. This study is developed on a foundation of post-colonialism, employing the ideas of Frantz Fanon, Homi K. Bhabha, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, and Edward W. Said. The African American population originated from people who were abducted from their home countries and forced to live in a new one. The pressures and inhumane treatment they experienced, the trauma of these pressures, and the denial of their most fundamental rights are examined within the postcolonial context. The novel, published in 1970, has brought attention to the issues of race and inequality. This study mainly focuses on the women characters and examines the complexity of being a woman in society, taking into account the postcolonial theory.
Yirminci yüzyılda etkinlik kazanan, feminizm, postkolonyalizm, postmodernizm, post yapısalcılık g... more Yirminci yüzyılda etkinlik kazanan, feminizm, postkolonyalizm, postmodernizm, post yapısalcılık gibi pek çok disiplinden etkilenen yeni tarihselcilik yazınsal eserlerin önemini vurgulayıp yazınsal olmayanı görmezden gelen geleneksel tarihi anlayışlara bir tepki olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu kuram eleştirel bir yaklaşımla tarihin sorunsallığını vurgulamıştır; İlginçtir ki tarihsel bir yaklaşım olarak ortaya çıksa da sadece tarihi değil pek çok oluşumu ilgilendirir. Yeni tarihselcilik en çok kültür ve toplumla ilgilenmiş ve çalışma alanlarını da bu doğrultuda oluşturmuştur. Örneğin tarihteki bir olayı ele alırken bu olayın sebeplerini o dönemin şartlarını göz önünde bulundurarak açıklamaya çalışmıştır. Genelde geleneksel anlatıların ihmal ettiği kadınlar, ezilenler, deliler, eşcinseller gibi azınlık grupların üzerinde durur. Afrikalı Amerikalılar, köleler, ezilenler, kadınlar gibi azınlıkları ele alan Toni Morrison Merhamet adlı eserinde ezilen ve ötekileştirilenleri farklı bir perspektifle ele almıştır. Morrison'ın bu yaklaşım biçimi yeni tarihselci düşünülebilir. Bu çalışmada Merhamet yeni tarihselci söylem ışığında incelenmektedir.
This article will examine how the Black Church and Black Faith influence the political and social... more This article will examine how the Black Church and Black Faith influence the political and social activism of African-Americans, how important their influence and role is in promoting and spreading, and how the "Opium View" and the "Inspiration View", which are contradictory, influence the argument and activism movement, and will analyze its foundations and effects.
This article explores the complicated relationship between literature, religion, and the social r... more This article explores the complicated relationship between literature, religion, and the social representation of women, with a particular focus on African American narratives. Drawing on T.S. Eliot’s assertion that literature plays a role in critiquing and disseminating culture, this article examines how cultural norms and religious beliefs are reflected in literary mediums. Using Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’ and Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’, this article highlights the therapeutic role of spirituality and personal dialog with God in the lives of marginalized women. Amidst systemic challenges, these intimate spiritual connections serve as tools of comfort, self-discovery, and resistance. The novels not only point out Celie and Pecola’s emotional and spiritual journey, but also illuminate the transformative power of spirituality in the midst of difficulties. Through this exploration, the article underscores the enduring connection between literature, religion, and the diver...
Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil Journal of Philology, Mar 29, 2022
The ‘American Dream’ and its relationship to American literature has long been a subject of exten... more The ‘American Dream’ and its relationship to American literature has long been a subject of extensive research. This article strives to portray the ‘American Dream’ in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The ‘American Dream’ represents the idea that people can achieve anything if they follow their dreams. Fitzgerald paints a picture of the people of the Jazz Age who are driven by their passion for wealth and possessions. The ideals and hopes behind the ‘American Dream’ are illustrated in the novel through hopelessness, as the characters lose themselves in an illusion when they see it as an ideal. F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the influence of the ‘American Dream’ on his characters in each of his stories. In this vein, the article attempts to show how the ‘American Dream’ is seen in the context of American history and culture. This novel provides an excellent background for later research and a foundation for describing stories that come from Jazz Age culture
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