Exploring Black Hybrid Self and Identity in Dessa Rose and A Mercy

Abstract

This study explores the idea of black hybrid identity in African American literature, focusing at the narratives of Dessa Rose with the aid of Sherley Anne Williams and A Mercy via Toni Morrison. By employing Homi Bhabha's principle of hybridity and Michel Foucault's framework of electricity and discourse, the analysis delves into the complex procedures of identity formation within the context of slavery and its enduring effect. The observe highlights the dynamic nature of identity, emphasizing the continued negotiation and edition of cultural and historic influences. It also examines the function of reminiscence, storytelling, and resistance in preserving and transmitting black identification. Through an interdisciplinary method, the research underscores the significance of considering unique ancient and social contexts in expertise the formation of hybrid identities.