![]() In the next chapters I want to give a short introduction to the social status of Maori women in New Zealand before the colonization and after the English settlers arrived. The main characters Te Paania and Beth Heke seem to be very different at the beginning, but both represent the ideal of a Maori women, being a leader and a warrior. The main struggles with effects of colonialism and imperialism after the English settlers arrived are topics in both books. The title of the book is “Baby Noeyes” and it was first published in 1998.īoth novels deal with resistance and social change and we can find representations of strong Maori having a positive influence on their family and their environment. The other book I will focus on is written by the famous author Patricia Grace, who is known for creating stories with powerful women characters. One book is the highly controversial and bestselling novel of Alan Duff “Once Were Warriors”, which was first published in 1990 and later turned into a movie adaption by Lee Tamahori. This essay explores the representation of Maori women in two novels written by Maori authors. The representation of Maori women in the novels ![]() ![]() The character of Te Paania portrayed in Patricia Grace' novel „Baby Noeyes“ĥ. The character of Beth Heke portrayed in Alan Duff's novel „Once were Warriors“Ĥ. ![]() ![]() The status of Maori women in New ZealandĢ.1 The status of Maori women in New Zealand before colonisationĢ.2 The status of Maori women in New Zealand under the English law and today.ģ. ![]()
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