Transnationalism in the Novel Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh
Author : Maalya S Jayan and Dr. T Mangayarkarasi
Abstract :
Transnationalism is the concept that is closely related to the weak nationalism and the increasing connection between the people across different countries. It is a result of colonial expansion, which has broken down barriers and borders and bringing different groups of people together. After decolonization, many people feel a sense of displacement and began migrating to different parts of the world in search of employment. These migrants who have lost a strong connection to their own nation, language and culture become transnationals living in foreign lands with distant memories of their homeland. Transnationalism also deals with issues of identity crisis and alienation. This paper focuses on the transnationalism and its implications in the novel Gun Island written by Amitav Ghosh.
Keywords :
Transnationalism, migration, global warming.
