REIMAGINING TRADITION: INTERTEXTUAL STRATEGIES IN ALICE WALKER’S “THE COLOR PURPLE”
REIMAGINING TRADITION: INTERTEXTUAL STRATEGIES IN ALICE WALKER’S “THE COLOR PURPLE”

Summary/Abstract: This paper delves into the intertextual strategies employed by Alice Walker in her seminal work, The Color Purple. Focusing on the concept of reimagining tradition through intertextuality, our analysis uncovers how Walker artfully reinterprets and reshapes literary, cultural, and historical references to convey the unique narratives of her characters. We explore the dialogism and polyphony within the novel, revealing a multiplicity of voices that illuminate the complex lives of African American women. It is also illustrates how intertextual strategies contribute to the reimagining of literary and cultural traditions, underscoring their significance as tools of empowerment and cultural critique. This paper demonstrates the enduring power of reimagining tradition through intertextuality within the African American literary tradition.

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