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The Role of Women in African-Caribbean Literature: Analyzing Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory
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Manisha Yadav,Dr. Carlus Toppo,Professor (Dr.) Anjoo Tiwari (HoD)
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Edwidge Danticat, Breath, Eyes, Memory, African-Caribbean literature, Haitian women, Female identity, Gender roles, Patriarchy, Trauma, Migration, Diaspora, Memory, Mother-daughter relationships,Resistance, Oral tradition, Sexuality and purity.
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This study explores the significant role of women in African-Caribbean literature, with a particular focus on Edwidge Danticat's novel Breath, Eyes, Memory. Danticat, a Haitian-American writer, presents a nuanced portrayal of Haitian women's lives, emphasizing themes such as identity, migration, trauma, memory, and generational legacy. The novel, set in both Haiti and the United States, follows the life of Sophie Caco, a young Haitian girl who immigrates to New York to reunite with her estranged mother. Through Sophie's personal journey, Danticat examines how colonial history, patriarchal structures and cultural traditions shape the lives and bodies of women in Haitian society.
Central to the novel is the theme of female identity, particularly how it is constructed and constrained by socio-cultural expectations. The narrative delves into the ritual of "testing," a painful practice that symbolizes the control of female sexuality and purity. Through Sophie's resistance to this tradition, Danticat critiques the internalized misogyny that perpetuates gendered violence. At the same time, she highlights the silence, shame, and trauma passed down from mothers to daughters. The novel becomes a powerful testimony to the ways in which women both suffer under and challenge the oppressive structures of their society.
Another key focus of the study is the role of migration in transforming women's roles and identities. Sophie's move from Haiti to the United States represents not only a geographical shift but also a journey toward self-realization and emancipation. In America, she encounters both opportunities and alienation. Her struggle to reconcile her Haitian heritage with her new identity as an immigrant woman in a diasporic context reflects the broader dilemmas faced by many Caribbean women. Danticat uses this narrative to interrogate the complexities of diasporic identity, where tradition and modernity often clash.
Furthermore, the paper explores how Danticat employs memory and storytelling as tools of healing and resistance. The voices of women--mothers, grandmothers and daughters--are central to the narrative structure, revealing how oral tradition plays a vital role in preserving culture and empowering women. The intergenerational bonds among women in the novel underscore a shared history of endurance and resilience.
Ultimately, Breath, Eyes, Memory challenges the reader to rethink the portrayal of women in African-Caribbean literature--not merely as passive victims of patriarchy, but as active agents of change, resistance, and renewal. Danticat's work illuminates the struggles and strengths of Caribbean women, portraying them as complex individuals navigating layers of oppression while forging paths toward freedom.
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Manisha Yadav,Dr. Carlus Toppo,Professor (Dr.) Anjoo Tiwari (HoD), "The Role of Women in African-Caribbean Literature: Analyzing Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.13, Issue 5, pp.q485-q498, May 2025, Available at :http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT25A5894.pdf
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