![]() ![]() Furthermore, the reader gains an insight into Haitian reality from very different, though mainly female, perspectives Danticat’s writings emphasize the experience of Haitian women from all social levels.Īll short stories in Krik? Krak! present interesting aspects of Haitian culture, but I have decided to refer exclusively to the last short story of the collection, “Caroline’s Wedding.” In contrast to the other short stories, the plot of “Caroline’s Wedding” takes place in the U.S., introducing to the reader a Haitian immigrant family living in New York. Krik? Krak! offers a fascinating approach to this Haitian culture and the tradition of story-telling. ![]() The title of the collection refers to “the Haitian tradition of the storyteller calling out ‘Krik?’ and willing listeners gathering around and answering ‘Krak’” (Atanasoski), which already suggests the importance of stories in Haitian culture, and furthermore hints at the Haitian way of life. ![]() Danticat, who has already been awarded many literary prices in her young career, presents her native country Haiti in many facets, thereby conveying an impression of its beauty and cultural richness with all the positive and negative aspects. Krik? Krak! by the Haitian author Edwidge Danticat is a collection of short stories that has received wide recognition on the international book market and in literary circles. Tradition: Family Structures and Voodoo Magic Biographical Information on Edwidge Danticatģ.2.1. ![]()
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