THE IMPORTANCE OF RESISTANCE LITERATURE FOR DEVELOPING AMERICAN LITERATURE
Abstract
Resistance literature represents one of the most dynamic and ideologically charged domains of American literary tradition. It reflects humanity’s enduring struggle against injustice, oppression, and moral decay, while simultaneously redefining the boundaries of artistic expression. This research, employing analytical and comparative methods, explores how resistance literature functions as both a creative and political force. Drawing upon the theoretical frameworks of Albert Camus, Frantz Fanon, and Edward Said, the study reveals that resistance literature not only opposes physical or ideological domination but also reconstructs identity, dignity, and collective memory. Ultimately, the genre represents literature’s highest moral vocation — to resist silence and assert truth in the face of tyranny.
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