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Survival and Witness: Anti-Black Racism Sing, Unburied, Sing
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: English Literature
Abstract
Jesmyn Ward?s novel ?Sing, Unburied, Sing? narrates the account of a rural Mississippi family from the perspectives of three distinct characters: Jojo, a thirteen-year-old grappling with comprehending his surroundings; his drug-addicted mother, Leonie, haunted by her deceased brother?s memory; and a ghost named Richie, who perished in prison when he was a young boy.
References
[1] The New York Times published an article by Tracy K. Smith on September 22, 2017, titled "In 'Sing, Unburied, Sing,' a Haunted Road Trip to Prison," which explores the themes and plot of the novel.
[2] "Sing, Unburied, Sing" was named one of "The 10 Best Books of 2017" by the New York Times on November 30, 2017, which is a testament to the novel's literary merit and cultural significance.
[3] Rhianna Walton conducted an interview with Jesmyn Ward, the author of "Sing, Unburied, Sing," which provides readers with insights into the writing process and inspirations behind the novel. The interview can be accessed at any time.
[4] The Goat 2.0 published an article titled "Ghosts of Racism in Sing, Unburied, Sing," which can be accessed until November 10, 2020. The article explores the theme of racism in the novel and its impact on the characters and plot.
[5] According to the Innocence Project, the article "The Lasting Legacy of Parchman Farm, the Prison Modeled After a Slave Plantation" examines the historical context and enduring impact of Parchman Farm, and can be accessed as of April 3, 2023.
How to cite this paper
@article{1704369,
author = {Keerthana. R, Dr. Kavitha. M},
title = {Survival and Witness: Anti-Black Racism Sing, Unburied, Sing},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2023},
volume = {6},
number = {11},
pages = {39-41},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/17043691.pdf},
abstract = {Jesmyn Ward?s novel ?Sing, Unburied, Sing? narrates the account of a rural Mississippi family from the perspectives of three distinct characters: Jojo, a thirteen-year-old grappling with comprehending his surroundings; his drug-addicted mother, Leonie, haunted by her deceased brother?s memory; and a ghost named Richie, who perished in prison when he was a young boy.},
month = {May},
}