Exploring Feminine Sensuality: A Comparative Analysis Of Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' And 'Sula' With Alice Walker's 'Meridian'

Abstract

Toni Morrison and Alice Walker, prominent voices in African American literature, illuminate various facets of black life, particularly the experiences of black women. Their works delve into the intersections of race, class, and gender oppression within a predominantly white American society. This paper examines the theme of sexuality in Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and "Sula," as well as Walker's "Meridian." Both authors candidly portray the struggles and marginalization faced by black women under male patriarchy. This analysis highlights how Morrison and Walker address sexual themes in their novels, a topic previously unexplored in traditional African American literature.