African American literature, has its origins in the 18th century, has helped African Americans to find their voice in a country where laws were set against them. ... African American women writers helped with the setback of these stereotypes and African American women have been develop to be seen as "living human being[s] with [their] own desires and needs" (Christian, Black Feminist Criticism 16). ... However, what Helene does not see is that Nel is missing her affection which is clear after Helene and Nel return home from their visit from New Orleans to Nels grandmother, whom she s...

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