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MADNESS, MELANCHOLIA, AND SUICIDE IN SUE MONK KIDD’S THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.

Authors :
Steverson, Delia
Source :
South Carolina Review; Fall2017, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p108-123, 16p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A literary criticism of the book "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd is presented. It outlines the character and explores the act of suicide in response to racial relationships. It examines concepts including self-sacrifice, madness, and paradoxical truth. An overview of the story is also given.

Subjects

Subjects :
SUICIDE victims in literature
RACE discrimination -- Psychological aspects
SELF-sacrifice in literature

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00383163
Volume :
50
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
South Carolina Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
130311548

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