Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other
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.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
World Languages, Literature and Culture (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 30, 2024
Submission Date
December 5, 2024
Acceptance Date
December 24, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 2
APA
Obaid, W., & Aydın, A. (2024). Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature, 6(2), 19-30. https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE
AMA
1.Obaid W, Aydın A. Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other. EJELL. 2024;6(2):19-30. https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE
Chicago
Obaid, Wurood, and Asım Aydın. 2024. “Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other”. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature 6 (2): 19-30. https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE.
EndNote
Obaid W, Aydın A (December 1, 2024) Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature 6 2 19–30.
IEEE
[1]W. Obaid and A. Aydın, “Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other”, EJELL, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 19–30, Dec. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE
ISNAD
Obaid, Wurood - Aydın, Asım. “Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other”. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature 6/2 (December 1, 2024): 19-30. https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE.
JAMA
1.Obaid W, Aydın A. Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other. EJELL. 2024;6:19–30.
MLA
Obaid, Wurood, and Asım Aydın. “Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other”. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature, vol. 6, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 19-30, https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE.
Vancouver
1.Wurood Obaid, Asım Aydın. Forging and Reshaping Identity in Postcolonial Contexts: A Comparative Study of Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie and Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other. EJELL [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 1;6(2):19-30. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA76ZT83TE