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1	Internal dialogues: Construction of the self in The Woman Warrior Modzelewski, Ann Shirley 01 January 2003 (has links) This thesis considers past autobiographical theory and questions whether it addresses the autobiography of the female writer. Autobiographies of Harriet Jacobs, Margaret Sanger, and Maxine Hong Kingston are examined to reveal their polyvocality, use of the autobiographical "I", and rhetorical strategies maintained in order to create a close relationship with the reader. Particular attention is paid to Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of dialogism and Sidonie Smith's autobiographical "I." Bakhtin M M (Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich) 1895-1975 Sanger Margaret 1879-1966 Jacobs Harriet A (Harriet Ann) 1813-1897 Kingston Maxine Hong Smith Sidonie Women's studies -- Biographical methods Autobiography -- Women authors Biography -- 20th century English language -- Rhetoric American Literature Rhetoric