Themes in Women by Alice Walker
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Women by Alice Walker
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
“Women” by celebrated author Alice Walker takes a close look at the sacrifices African American women, especially of her mother’s generation, took in order to make sure that their children had better educations and futures than they did.
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Literary Themes in Women by Alice Walker
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- THE STRENGTH OF WOMEN AND THEIR SACRIFICES
- A MOTHER'S HOPE FOR HER CHILDREN
- The poem focuses on the women of the narrator’s mother’s generation who made sacrifices and broke down barriers, much like warriors, in order to make sure that their children had a chance to receive an education. The imagery Walker uses is very militant, including comparing women to “headragged generals” leading armies across “mined fields”.
- Education leads to more opportunities for children. In looking at Walker’s own biographical information, both of her parents didn’t make much money, which didn’t allow them many opportunities; however, their parents refused to make their children work in the fields and drop out of school to help work. To them, they hoped for a better life for their children, spurred on by their chance at a good education.
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