Research Article | Open Access
The African-American Woman Poet Lucille Clifton: A Feasibility, a Manifestation of Self-Awareness
Angelitta Joanne Devika. A, Dr. B. Lakshmilantham,
Pages: 2112-2115
Abstract
“Won’t you celebrate with me?”, a poem by Lucille Clifton, is about the act of shaping oneself. The poet’s text promotes perseverance and strength in the face of difficulty. The poem honours the process of self-knowledge and self-awakening. Clifton’s proud acknowledgement of her identity as an African American poet truly deserves heartfelt praise, for she comes from a culture that was subject to constant tyranny. This strong African American woman encourages us to love ourselves first, for this does not make us conceited or self-centred, but makes us unbreakable. In embracing Clifton’s self-aggrandisement, we can think of Discovery as a prophetess influencing her fellow Africans with a slogan. The best defence against a stranger is acceptance of oneself. With her motivational demeanour, Lucille Clifton shows that she is a meteor in the infinite black sky, pointing a bright way for the next race. The entire human race, not just the black race.
Keywords
Strength, Motivation, Celebration , Identity.