Cultural Hybridity and Identity Crisis in The Inheritance of Loss

M. E. Tennyson
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M. E. Tennyson: Wayne State University, USA

Studies in Social Science & Humanities, 2024, vol. 3, issue 7, 37-40

Abstract: This paper explores the themes of cultural hybridity and identity crisis in Kiran Desai’s novel, The Inheritance of Loss. Set in post-colonial India and the United States, the novel delves into the lives of characters who navigate the complexities of hybrid identities and the resulting psychological turmoil. Through a detailed analysis of characters such as Sai, Jemubhai Patel, and Biju, the study examines how colonial legacies and global influences shape their fragmented identities. The socio-political backdrop of the Gorkhaland movement further enriches the narrative, highlighting the interconnectedness of individual and collective struggles for recognition and self-definition. This paper underscores the importance of understanding the multifaceted nature of identity in a globalized world and the ongoing impact of colonial histories on contemporary identities.

Keywords: cultural hybridity; identity crisis; The Inheritance of Loss (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56397/SSSH.2024.07.06

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