Literary Period
Gwendolyn Brooks’ work reflects Naturalism and are influenced by the Harlem Renaissance. In her poem truth, Brooks used detailed realism to describe current social conditions and show human character which corresponds with Naturalism. Then there is the Harlem Renaissance, which was the flowering of African- American literature during the 1920-30’s in New York. This is the time period Brooks had started writing because by the age of 16 she had already published 75 poems. The Harlem Renaissance assisted in the success of her works.
Critical Perspectives
Biographical
Throughout the poem, truth, Brooks speaks from a woman’s perspective in reference to “him”. This is made clearer to readers when we come to the realization that Brooks’ works are characterized by a deep awareness of the African American background and that she also believes in feminist perspectives. Throughout the poem truth, she is reflecting a women’s view and feeling in the time period of the world around her.
Gender
When it is made clear to readers in Brooks’ biological background that she is a feminist, it because apparent that in the poem truth both sexes actions and views are examined. Brooks makes the male sex seem overpowering and controlling, while she exhibits the females behavior as innocent and just wanting to be free from the shadow of the male sex. This shows both point of views of society during the time period.
Throughout the poem, truth, Brooks speaks from a woman’s perspective in reference to “him”. This is made clearer to readers when we come to the realization that Brooks’ works are characterized by a deep awareness of the African American background and that she also believes in feminist perspectives. Throughout the poem truth, she is reflecting a women’s view and feeling in the time period of the world around her.
Gender
When it is made clear to readers in Brooks’ biological background that she is a feminist, it because apparent that in the poem truth both sexes actions and views are examined. Brooks makes the male sex seem overpowering and controlling, while she exhibits the females behavior as innocent and just wanting to be free from the shadow of the male sex. This shows both point of views of society during the time period.