Narratives of Relocation: Negotiations between Home and Exile

Abstract

#This research aims to study the discursive formations of New Diaspora Literature, which have adopted alternative forms that can be termed as "narratives of exile." These narratives result from the oscillation between the homeland and exile, and between two different worlds. The research followed a descriptive-analytical approach and consisted of an introduction to the study topic, two chapters, and a conclusion. The first chapter addressed the opportunities provided by American cultural diversity for the issues tackled by diaspora literature. The second chapter provided a comprehensive comparative critical framework for these literary practices. The third chapter focused on Asian American writers, particularly those whose works deal with the adaptation of immigrants to the new social and cultural environment, and how they become "mediators" in interpreting the meaning of America through "narratives of the guest." The conclusion included the main findings, such as the purpose of exploratory works in this field is to highlight the challenges of cultural displacement through the unique author-protagonist relationship and the struggle experienced by the expatriate between the traditional homeland culture and American culture regarding issues of assimilation and resistance.