The Impact of Transnationalism and Cultural Exchange on Postcolonial Identities in Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Authors

  • Zain ul Abdin, Researcher, Department of English Literature, The Islamia university, Bahawalpur,
  • Muhammad Salman, M.Phil English literature, The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur,
  • Fareeha Qundeel BS English Litrature, The Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur,
  • Huzaifa Hasan M.Phil English Literature, Department of English Literature, The islamia University of Bahawalpur,

Abstract

With a particular focus on Americanah by Chimamanda Nagozi Adichie, the present research highlights the complex relationships between transnationalism and cultural exchange as catalysts for the development of postcolonial identities. The aim of this research is to investigate how characters especially Ifemelu who navigates through various cultural landscapes and engage with identity crisis against the backdrop of globalization. By utilizing a postcolonial theoretical framework, focus will be placed how historical legacies that mould the identity formation in a globalized world. The intention is to highlight Adichie’s portrayal of transnational existence and transformative power of cultural exchange through character analysis and language dynamics exploration. While shedding light on identity formation in a global society, it also contributes to the broader discussion on postcolonial literature.

Keywords: Post-colonial, globalization, transnationalism, cultural exchange, hybrid identities.

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Published

2025-05-15

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Liberal Journal of Language & Literature Review

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