Critique of the Brutality and Wickedness of Slavery in ’The Invention of Wings’ through the Perspective of African-American Criticism Theory

Abstract

The Invention of Wings is an American semi-biographical novel by Sue Monk Kidd. The story sheds light on the physical and mental torment enslaved people experience. Through African American criticism, this research discusses how the novel portrays the wickedness of slavery institutions and the efforts toward liberation undertaken by black characters. It offers a psychological perspective on the institution of slavery, highlighting themes of impedance, identity, and liberty. Moreover, the study identifies the novel’s importance in examining the contradiction of gender and slavery while offering new insights into its portrayal of persecution and insurgency.