Diasporic Identity in Junot Díaz's fictional world – Niels HEXSPOOR, B.A.
Niels HEXSPOOR, B.A.
Master's thesis
Diasporic Identity in Junot Díaz's fictional world
Clashes of culture in the fictional world of Junot Diaz.
Abstract:
This thesis explores the notion of diasporic identity in the fiction of Junot Díaz. Looking at the Dominican diaspora of the 1960, as well as the African diaspora of the colonial era, in this thesis I analyse the presence of diasporic identity as well the larger overall effects of the diaspora on Díaz's most prominent characters, concerning the way they exhibit the characteristics of a diasporic identity …moreAbstract:
This thesis explores the notion of diasporic identity in the fiction of Junot Díaz. Looking at the Dominican diaspora of the 1960, as well as the African diaspora of the colonial era, in this thesis I analyse the presence of diasporic identity as well the larger overall effects of the diaspora on Díaz's most prominent characters, concerning the way they exhibit the characteristics of a diasporic identity …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 3. 5. 2017
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: prof. PhDr. Josef Jařab, CSc.
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HEXSPOOR, Niels. Diasporic Identity in Junot Díaz's fictional world. Olomouc, 2017. diplomová práce (Mgr.). UNIVERZITA PALACKÉHO V OLOMOUCI. Filozofická fakulta
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Philology / English Philology
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