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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): ILN Journal: Indian Literary Narratives

Wide Sargasso Sea : A Catalyst for Discourse in Postcolonialism, Cultural Identities, Feminism, and Colonialism

Submitted
3 February 2024
Published
2024-03-30

Abstract

Literature has long been a vital vehicle for the exploration of complex ideas and the advancement of discourse in human civilization. Jean Rhys' novel, Wide Sargasso Sea, stands as a pivotal work that significantly enriches and expands discourses in various academic fields, including post-colonialism, cultural identities, feminism, and colonialism. This paper aims to trace the influential role of this literary text across these diverse discourses and draw upon specific illustrations to underscore the profound potential of literature to serve as a catalyst for critical dialogues. Wide Sargasso Sea is a purposeful piece of literature designed to captivate academic readers and critics alike, actively engaging with broader discourses through its persuasive narrative technique. Furthermore, it contributes to the evolution of discussions initiated in public forums, thereby demonstrating the enduring relevance and impact of literary works in contemporary discourse. This paper endeavors to shed light on the multifaceted contributions of the novel to these discourses, highlighting its capacity to stimulate critical engagement and propel important conversations forward. This abstract provides an academic examination of the novel's pivotal contributions to this discourse, emphasizing its thematic exploration of colonialism, cultural hybridity, and identity formation while acknowledging the diverse critical perspectives it has engendered.

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