Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other

Year 2024, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 19 - 30, 30.12.2024

Wurood Obaid , Asım Aydın

Abstract

Identity formation represents a complex and challenging process for immigrants navigating the intricate social landscapes of host communities. In Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other and Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie, the protagonists negotiate their cultural identities within the context of British societal structures that often marginalize and challenge their sense of belonging. This study explores the nuanced strategies of identity negotiation, resistance, and self-affirmation employed by characters like Amma, Yazz, Carol, and Queenie. Through their narratives, the novels reveal how these women transform systemic challenges into opportunities for profound personal growth, ultimately transcending the restrictive boundaries imposed by dominant social narratives. The characters' journeys demonstrate a powerful process of self-discovery, where personal agency and cultural resilience emerge as transformative forces against societal rejection and marginalization.

Keywords

Postcolonialism, Immigrant Suffering, Integrative Crisis, Sexual Abuse, Confirming Identity.

Project Number

N/A

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