African-American Fiction

African-American Fiction has a strong literary tradition that continues to this day. African-American fiction writers such at Frederick Douglas, Zora Neale Hurston, and Toni Morrison have struggled and conquered numerous forces of opposition in their works and provide inspiring narratives that simultaneously alert us to some of the stronger and weaker aspects of the human condition. Their strong tradition and talents are discussed extensively here.

Whether you are looking for reviews, analyses, or summaries, the articles in this section have the answers for you.

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Latest articles in African-American Fiction

In Love and Trouble by Alice Walker - Review of Short Stories

Challenging, funny, tragic, moving, feminist: a reader will find stories that encompass all these in this collection by Alice Walker.

May 18, 2012 – Rachel Deeming

Achieving a Future: Beloved as the Past Returned

Previously, Beloved formed a dual symbol of both Sethe's daughter and the deceased slaves. Now, we examine how Beloved prevents Sethe's future fulfillment

Mar 8, 2012 – Sierra Donahue

Character Symbolism: Beloved as the Past Returned

Morrison explores the eternal nature of the past as her character, Beloved, returns for vengeance as both Sethe's daughter and the African American slaves

Mar 8, 2012 – Sierra Donahue

Janie's Quest for Voice in Their Eyes Were Watching God

Janie's first husbands suffocated her voice, while Tea Cake's absolute affection finally leads to her eventual power of not only expression, but restraint.

Mar 1, 2012 – Sierra Donahue

The Color Purple: Why Sofia Said "Hell No" to the Mayor's Wife

Sofia deliberately antagonized Miss Millie because Georgia's conviction and parole system left her no other way to avoid becoming this white woman's maid.

Feb 9, 2012 – Rochelle Zappia

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