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American Lit (Identity Fusion (Identity Fusion is arguably the biggest and…
American Lit
Identity Fusion
Identity Fusion is arguably the biggest and most recurring theme in our class. In our literary analyses and discussions, we constantly wrestle with the concept of identity and self. The Atlantic article that we read gave us an concrete concept in psychology that allowed us to come to terms with concepts regarding identity. As a result, we now consistently apply this concept to our readings and discussions. We connected identity fusion to Pudd'nhead and his epithet. We also applied the concept in more creative ways as well, such as how the identity of Roxanne became fused with her "master/son" Tom.
Motherhood
Motherhood has been a large recurring theme throughout two of our biggest readings so far. Both Pudd'nhead Wilson and Beloved centered around the escapades of a mother and her children. While Pudd'nhead Wilson discussed more about the upbringing of children, particularly that of slaves, and how sometimes the bonds of Master and Slave can trump that of Motherhood, Beloved mainly discussed the concept of how slavery may take away motherly in general. It also shows how motherly love can be manifested in negative ways, especially out of protection from the greater threat of slavery.
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