6.7 Study of "Mujer negra" by Nancy Morejón

• ¿Quién es Nancy Morejón?

  Poeta, crítica y traductora
• Nancy Morejón nació el 7 de agosto de 1944
• Nancy Morejón estudió literatura francesa en la Universidad de La Habana.
• Relaciona las obras o temas clave con sus detalles:

  Afro-Cuban identity ↔️ Explored in "Mujer negra"

  Feminism ↔️ A central theme in Morejón's work

  History ↔️ Reflects struggles of Afro-Cuban women
• ¿Qué temas explora Nancy Morejón en su literatura afro-cubana?

  Feminismo y herencia afro-caribeña
• Nancy Morejón es una figura clave en la literatura afro-cubana
• Ordena los símbolos de "Mujer negra" según su significado:

  1️⃣ Campos de caña de azúcar (esclavitud)

  2️⃣ Piel negra (identidad)

  3️⃣ Río (libertad)

  4️⃣ Mar (esperanza y conexión)
• ¿Qué simbolizan los campos de caña de azúcar en "Mujer negra"?

  Trabajo y sufrimiento de esclavos
• La piel negra en "Mujer negra" simboliza la identidad racial y el orgullo cultural.
• En "Mujer negra", el río simboliza la libertad y el renovamiento
• ¿Qué recurso poético utiliza Morejón en $"soy una estatua de piedra pura"$?


  Metáfora
• La anáfora en $"No he sido reina... No he sido princesa..."$ enfatiza la falta de títulos de la mujer.
• What does "Black Skin" symbolize in "Mujer negra"?

  Racial identity and pride
• The river in "Mujer negra" symbolizes freedom and renewal
• The sea in "Mujer negra" symbolizes hope and connection to Africa.
• What type of verse is "Mujer negra" written in?

  Free verse
• Metáfora in "Mujer negra" uses implicit comparisons
• Match the poetic device with its example from "Mujer negra":

  Metáfora ↔️ "soy una estatua de piedra pura"

  Anáfora ↔️ "No he sido reina... No he sido princesa..."

  Paralelismo ↔️ "De Guinea a Cuba fui transportada, a las plantaciones fui obligada"
• Who is Nancy Morejón considered a key figure in?

  Afro-Cuban literature
• Nancy Morejón was educated in French literature at the University of Havana.
• Morejón's key themes include Afro-Cuban identity and feminism
• What do sugar cane fields symbolize in "Mujer negra"?

  Hardship
• "Mujer negra" uses free verse to convey the speaker's emotions and experiences fluidly.
• What does the metaphor "soy una estatua de piedra pura" represent in "Mujer negra"?

  Strength of the black woman
• The anáfora "No he sido reina... No he sido princesa..." emphasizes the lack of royal titles
• What historical event is "Mujer negra" deeply rooted in?

  Slavery
• "Mujer negra" reflects the experiences of enslaved Africans in Cuba.
• Match the historical context with its significance in "Mujer negra":

  Slavery ↔️ Highlights the hardship and labor faced by enslaved people

  Afro-Cuban Identity ↔️ Emphasizes the importance of African roots

  Feminism ↔️ Highlights the intersection of racial and gender discrimination
• What does the mention of Guinea in "Mujer negra" illustrate?

  The transatlantic slave trade
• What historical event does "Mujer negra" reflect?

  Slavery in Cuba
• The Afro-Cuban identity emphasizes the importance of African roots
• The poem highlights the intersection of racial and gender discrimination.
• What country did people mentioned in the poem come from?

  Guinea
• Understanding Morejón's background as a Cuban poet provides insight into the poem's cultural significance
• What are the three key themes of "Mujer negra"?

  Race, gender, identity
• The phrase $"Soy una estatua de piedra pura"$ celebrates black skin as a symbol of strength
• The poem underscores the denial of positions of power to black women.
• What does the line $"Nací en la selva, me arrastraron al campo"$ reflect?


  Shift from Africa to Cuba
• Nancy Morejón blends feminism and Afro-Caribbean heritage in her works
• Match the fact with its detail about Nancy Morejón:

  Birth Date ↔️ August 7, 1944

  Birth Place ↔️ Havana, Cuba

  Key Themes ↔️ Afro-Cuban identity, feminism, history