Resisting The New Social Order In The Narratives Of J M Coetzee And Zoe Wicomb

Raphael Seka

Vol. 18, No. 1, Special Issue 2024

Abstract:

In the context of postcolonial discourse, the concepts of “cosmopolitanism” and “hybridization” are of paramount importance because citizens of postcolonial countries are involved in an intercultural dialogue. However, despite the zeal and motivation by the postcolonial subject to be involved in cross-cultural interaction, those concerned are most often than not, confronted with difficulties getting used to, and understanding another person’s culture as well as tolerating the other. Using the postcolonial theory, the aim of this article is to discuss Disgrace, Youth, David’s Story and Playing in the Light to explain the various factors that slightly or totally hindered the protagonists in the novels under study from building a favourable cosmopolitan dialogue. In a nutshell, this article focuses on the view that social barrier such as resisting the new social order is the impediment of cosmopolitanism.

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