『엄마가 수놓은 길』에 나타난 흑인 여성 서사

Abstract

This study closely analyzes the lives and history of African American women depicted in Jacqueline Woodson's Show Way. Through a sequential examination of text and illustrations on each page, the research traces the life journey of African American women. Special attention is given to the 'quilt' as a means chosen by Woodson to address the challenging theme of the 'slavery system.' The focus is on how the messages conveyed in the picture book interact with the traditional 'quilt' of African American women. By exploring the quilt in addressing the issue of slavery, this study aims to enhance children's understanding of historical events and human rights issues. The analysis, particularly of the quilt, is expected to offer profound insights into the history of resistance and hope among African American women. Show Way successfully achieves Woodson's goal of passing down the stories of Black women to the next generation, and its active integration into American literary education addressing the lives and histories of African American women is anticipated.