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EXAMINATION OF MAGICAL NEGRO TROPE IN SUE MONK KIDDS THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).40      10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).40      Published : Mar 2023

Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Secret Life of Bees'

Abstract

    In a few years, the conversation about Negros has taken a new turn. The Ideal black characters portrayed in the film are often those who suffer from infinite pain and face humiliation to protect white people. These ideal black characters are portrayed by white writers mostly. In this study, we will explore the elements of post-colonialism and how black characters are portrayed by white writers in their books. This study focuses on the Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd’s ‘The Secret Life of Bees’. This study will focus on how black women are portrayed in the book ‘The Secret Life of Bees. In the present, we will explore different black characters who are independent as well as self-sufficient. August Boatwright's character can be seen as strongly independent and compassionate, it breaks the stereotypical expectations of society of black women.

    Magical Negro Trop, Post Colonialism, Black Characters, Black Women

    (1) Amara Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of English, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Khan, Amara. 2023. "Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Secret Life of Bees'." Global Language Review, VIII (I): 425-433 doi: 10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-I).40

HARVARD

    HARVARD : KHAN, A. 2023. Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Secret Life of Bees'. Global Language Review, VIII, 425-433.

MHRA

    MHRA : Khan, Amara. 2023. "Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Secret Life of Bees'." Global Language Review, VIII: 425-433

MLA

    MLA : Khan, Amara. "Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Secret Life of Bees'." Global Language Review, VIII.I (2023): 425-433 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Khan, Amara (2023), "Examination of Magical Negro Trope in Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Secret Life of Bees'", Global Language Review, VIII (I), 425-433

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