Postcolonial Analysis of the Short Story My Son, the Fanatic by Hanif Kureishsi

Abstract

The current research article provides a postcolonial analysis of the short story "My Son the Fanatic" by Hanif Kureishi. Through a close textual analysis of the story the researcher identifies key themes and patterns related to cultural identity, tradition vs modernity, generational conflict, religion, and postcolonialism. The findings highlight the impact of colonialism on cultural imperialism and the challenges of resisting this imperialism in a postcolonial society. They also emphasize the importance of acknowledging and embracing cultural hybridity and fusion in a postcolonial society, and the potential for new forms of cultural expression to emerge from hybridity and fusion. The recent research has important implications for policy and practice in areas related to immigration, education, and cultural diversity, and it contributes to existing literature on postcolonial theory, cultural studies, hybridity theory, and othering theory. Overall, the contemporary research provides valuable insights into the complex themes and conflicts that arise in a postcolonial society, and it highlights the importance of understanding and embracing cultural diversity as a source of strength and resilience.