دراسات فنية
Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 348-358
2025-12-12
Diasporic Magic: The Paper Menagerie And The Quest For Cultural Identity
Authors : Adla Houaria Lilya . Bouhassoun Azzeddine .
Abstract
Fantasy literature often explores the magical and imagined, with many stories featuring characters from diasporic communities. In The Paper Menagerie, Ken Liu uses magical realism and cultural symbolism to examine the complexities of cultural identity. This paper analyzes the story’s portrayal of a Chinese-American boy’s struggle to reconcile his Chinese heritage with American culture, focusing on the emotional dynamics of his relationship with his mother. Through the use of symbolism, Liu illustrates how identity is continuously negotiated across generations and cultures. By blending the fantastical with the mundane, the story highlights the challenges of belonging and assimilation, offering a poignant reflection on the tension between cultural preservation and adaptation in the face of migration.
Keywords
Magical Realism ; Cultural Identity ; Diasporic Literature ; Symbolism
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