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Paradigm of Multicultural Societal Disposition in Zadie Smith's White Teeth

Janani L. Dr. Kanchana C. M

Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities  ·  Area of research: English Literature

Abstract

The main aim of this work. It paradigm of multicultural society is presented in the novel and the instability of identity and family relationships. Second-generation immigrants living in London are trying to mix it up. Dominant culture (British culture) and its family culture have different identities. Zadie Smith's first novel, White Teeth (2000), analyzes the diverse and multicultural society of modern London. Roots and History of First-Generation Immigrants have made identity issues for the second generation in the novel.

Keywords

Multiculturalism, Identity, Family relation

References

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[6] McMann, Mindi. “British Black Box: A Return to Race and Science in Zadie Smith‟s White Teeth.” MFS Modern Fiction Studies, Vol. 58. 2012, p. 616. Johns Hopkins UP7

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[9] Smith, Anthony D. National Identity. London: Penguin Books, 1991.

[10] Smith, Zadie. White Teeth. London: Penguin Group, 2001.

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Janani L., Dr. Kanchana C. M "Paradigm of Multicultural Societal Disposition in Zadie Smith's White Teeth" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 10 2023 Page 646-647
Janani L., Dr. Kanchana C. M "Paradigm of Multicultural Societal Disposition in Zadie Smith's White Teeth" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 6, no. 10, Apr. 2023
Janani L., Dr. Kanchana C. M (2023). Paradigm of Multicultural Societal Disposition in Zadie Smith's White Teeth. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(10).
Janani L., Dr. Kanchana C. M "Paradigm of Multicultural Societal Disposition in Zadie Smith's White Teeth" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 6, no. 10, Apr. 2023.
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