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Identity Politics in Ayad's Homeland Elegies: A Diasporic Study


Madeeha Azeem | Syeda Mariam Fatima Kazmi | Dr. Muhammad Akram Mankash |
Government Graduate College for Women | Hazrat Shahjahangir Academy |
Volume: 3 | Issue : 1 (2024/06/04)

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Abstract

Introduction: "Homeland Elegies" by Ayad Akhtar (2020) is a deeply personal exploration of identity and belonging in a fractured nation. Blending fact and fiction, this work narrates a story of longing and dispossession in the post-9/11 world. It intertwines family drama, social commentary, and picaresque elements, focusing on the relationship between a father, a son, and their shared homeland.


Methodology: Akhtar employs a new narrative voice to depict a country ravaged by financial ruin and compromised ideals. The narrative highlights the fear experienced by immigrants and critiques a society led by a TV personality as president. Postcolonial diaspora theory and hybridity serve as significant theoretical tools to construct the conceptual framework.

Results/Findings: The novel reveals how unhealed wounds from 9/11 continue to impact the world, portraying diverse settings from American heartland towns to European suites and Afghan guerilla hideouts.