Abstract

The Anonymous Identity of Forced Migrants: A Post-Colonial Study

Rawia Mudhafar Hashim, Asst. Prof. Amal Nassar Frak

Volume: 11 Issue: 3 2021

Abstract:

Colonialism invades the Third World countries, physically and psychologically. This article exposes but sample of the physical and psychological consequences of colonialism. The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2019) by the British novelist, Christy Lefteri is a typical novel to diagnose the harsh circumstances of individuals within and after the disaster. Since it depicts characters from Asian countries, it would be a best representative for all Asian people who suffer colonialism. Migration toward anonymity is the mere option for the colonized people. Aftermath, they experience displacement, trauma, and the loss of identity.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrssh.v11i03.003

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