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Journal Journal of English Language and Literature TeachingJournal of English Language and Literature Teaching Abstract

Contemporary American literature reflects the cultural, social, and political changes that occurred in the United States during this period and encompasses a wide variety of genres, styles, and themes. In the realm of contemporary American literature, short stories offer an intriguing space for exploration, particularly in the context of the concepts of hybridity and mimicry. One notable work in Contemporary American Literature is the short story My Son the Fanatic (1997), which presents a rich narrative about hybridity and mimicry amidst the complexities of cultural identity. This research aims to describe how the characters in the short story create complex forms of identity by combining Pakistani culture and Western cultural influences, using Homi K. Bhabhas (1994) post colonial approach, namely, hybridity and mimicry. The research results reveal that Ali attempts to express himself as a hybrid product, bridging traditional Pakistani culture and modern Western culture, while Parvez represents a more modern culture and closely imitates Western culture in an effort to adhere to existing trends and norms. The conclusions of this research underscore the significance of understanding how processes of hybridity and mimicry influence the formation of individual and community identities.

Conclusion

This research portrays the complexity of identity formation in the post-colonial world with a focus on the concepts of hybridity and mimicry.Ali creates a complex identity through the amalgamation of native and colonial cultures, while Parvez represents the colonial culture.The conflict between these two concepts creates tension in the narrative, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of the post-colonial world.This research underscores the importance of understanding how individuals and communities confront cultural challenges in the post-colonial context and how these concepts can help us comprehend the changing identities in a continually evolving society.

Future Research

Penelitian lanjutan dapat dilakukan dengan mengeksplorasi lebih dalam dampak globalisasi terhadap pembentukan identitas hibrida pada generasi muda diaspora Pakistan di Inggris, dengan fokus pada bagaimana media sosial dan teknologi memengaruhi proses asimilasi dan resistensi budaya. Selain itu, studi komparatif dapat dilakukan dengan menganalisis representasi identitas hibrida dalam karya sastra dari negara-negara bekas koloni lainnya, untuk mengidentifikasi pola-pola universal dan perbedaan kontekstual dalam pengalaman pascakolonial. Terakhir, penelitian kualitatif mendalam melalui wawancara dengan individu diaspora Pakistan dapat memberikan pemahaman yang lebih nuanced tentang bagaimana mereka menavigasi kompleksitas identitas mereka, serta tantangan dan peluang yang mereka hadapi dalam membangun kehidupan di negara asing, sehingga dapat memperkaya pemahaman kita tentang dinamika identitas dalam konteks global yang terus berubah.

References

1. Is the Post- in Postmodernism the Post- in Postcolonial? | Critical Inquiry: Vol 17, No 2. postcolonial... doi.org/10.1086/448586Is the Post in Postmodernism the Post in Postcolonial Critical Inquiry Vol 17 No 2 postcolonial doi 10 1086 448586

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