REPRESENTATION OF RACIAL SEGREGATION: A STUDY OF COLSON WHITEHEAD’ S THE NICKEL BOYS
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.4226Keywords:
Segregation, Apartheid, Prejudice, NarrownessAbstract [English]
The United States of America has a very long history of racial conflicts between whites and blacks. Particularly concerning the Jim-Crow era, Blacks experience a larger level of discrimination that can be seen in novel “The Nickel Boys”. This paper explores the portrayal and impact of racial segregation in “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead. Key points such as the historical context of Jim Crow laws, the way racial segregation is depicted in the novel, and the broader implications for understanding the effects of institutionalized racism will be explored. It may also touch on the author's narrative choices and the significance of the title in conveying the enduring influence of racial segregation.
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