ScholarWorks@숙명여자대학교

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Ri Kai-sei (1935–2025)’s “The Woman Who Fulled Clothes” and Simone Schwarz-Bart (1938–)’s The Bridge of Beyond depict the lived experiences of marginalized women in colonial and postcolonial societies. Ri’s autobiographical story portrays a Korean immigrant family in Karafuto during World War II, centering on the author’s mother as an emblem of Korean resilience under Japanese colonial rule. Similarly, Schwarz-Bart’s novel explores the struggles of emancipated yet socially constrained French Caribbean women in Guadeloupe, drawing from the author’s personal background. Despite their distinct cultural and historical contexts, both narratives reflect the challenges of identity formation within oppressive national structures. This article examines how these works engage with postcolonial discourse, shedding light on the intersection of nationalism, gender, and transnational identity. By analyzing the ways these texts articulate the resilience of colonized women, this study contributes to broader discussions on transcultural solidarity and postcolonial resistance.

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