1. The Colour Purple
So why would I choose the book, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, to illustrate my views on the "feminist approach" to literary theory? ... However, not only did Walker apply the feminist approach to literary theory, she also managed to use the common sense approach. ... "Although she received a lot of praise for her novel, Walker received criticism from some in the African-American community who thought her novel portrayed black men in negative stereotypical fashion as abusers and rapists." ... In the view of feminist criticism, Walker proved herself a true "womanist", allowing the issue ...
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- Grade Level: High School