Miss Marple\'s Legacy: The Protagonist’s Feminist Portrayal in Marple:12 New Stories

Authors : Ajda Baştan

Pages : 172-183

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Publication Date : 2024-03-21

Article Type : Research

Abstract :This study presents the enduring feminist elements depicted in the main character of Marple: 12 New Stories, portraying a unique and sympathetic woman within the detective fiction genre. Emerging in 1927, well before the active feminist movements of the 1960s and 1970s, Miss Marple defied traditional gender norms, embodying independence and strength. Despite the societal constraints of women of her time, her popularity persisted, leading to numerous adaptations, including films and television series. Moreover, in 2022, a significant development occurred as twelve distinguished British and American contemporary female writers contributed to Marple: 12 New Stories, the first authorized sequel in detective fiction featuring Miss Marple after Agatha Christie’s decease. This collection not only pays tribute to Christie\'s iconic creation but also reimagines Miss Marple through diverse perspectives, emphasizing her feminist legacy in the 21st century. In this regard, this paper takes a look at how Miss Marple\'s portrayal as a strong woman, both in the original works and the recent sequel, serves as an everlasting inspiration for future writers of detective fiction and feminists alike.
Keywords : Agatha Christie, Dedektif Kurgu, Feminizm, Marple:12 Yeni Öykü, Miss Marple