Mapping the Road to Identity in V.S. Naipaul's Magic Seeds
Mapping the Road to Identity in V.S. Naipaul's Magic Seeds

Summary/Abstract: By making use of different theories stemming from research studies belonging to socialpsychology and diasporic criticism, this article discusses the intricate destiny of the main character in V.S. Naipaul's novel Magic Seeds. The paper focuses on the map metaphor seen as symbolic for one's journey to find one’s identity. The literary analysis demonstrates that the author’s purpose is to emphasize the multiplicity of identities assumed by the hero in search for his authentic self.

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