THE NARRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TONI MORRISON’S NOVELS AND THE REPRESENTATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
Auteur.e.s
Amédée NAOUNOU , .
Résumé
This study rigorously examines the significant impact of African-American history on the narrative architecture of Toni Morrison’s novels. Recognized as a seminal figure in African-American literature, Morrison employs distinctive narrative strategies to construct stories that authentically reflect the historical and cultural experiences of African-Americans. Through a critical analysis of A Mercy and Beloved, this research elucidates how Morrison incorporates facets of African-American history to develop non-linear, polyphonic narrative frameworks. Utilizing theoretical frameworks such as narratology and cultural memory studies, the investigation demonstrates how these narrative devices function to challenge prevailing historical discourses, elevate marginalized perspectives, and deepen comprehension of the adversities and resilience within the African-American community. Ultimately, this inquiry substantiates that African-American history is not merely contextual but fundamentally instrumental in shaping and enriching the narrative form of Morrison’s literary works.
Keywords: African-American history, multi-voiced narrative structures, dominant, narratives, resilience