Volume IV Special Issue VI August 2024

Name of Author : PoojaVij

Title of the paper : Toni Morrison and the Diasporic Experience: Identity, Memory, and Cultural Hybridity in African American Literature

Abstract: The paper takes a closer look at Toni Morrisons exploration of diaspora, particularly how she portrays the challenges and strengths of African Americans. Morrison, a Nobel laureate, thoughtfully explores themes such as displacement and the experience of being uprooted, the search for cultural identity, and the significance of memory. As Morrison insightfully puts it, The past is never dead. Its not even past Faulkner, Requiem for a Nun, her stories vividly illustrate the pain of displacement and the resilience found in reclaiming lost histories, showing how these experiences shape the migrants sense of self. By connecting these threads, this study emphasizes Morrisons crucial role in not only understanding African American culture but also in shedding light on the experiences of people who have been scattered around the world. Her writing resonates deeply with the shared struggles of displaced communities and the lasting impact of cultural memories. Hence, Toni Morrisons writing is crucial to understand African American history and culture as well as to grasp the wider effects of diaspora.

Keywords : Diaspora, Displacement, Cultural Identity, Memory, Resilience.

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Page Number : 127-132