A DIASPORIC STRAIN: A POSTCOLONIAL STUDY OF DUR-E-AZIZ AMNA’S SELECTED FICTION.

Abstract

The present study examines the idea of diasporic strain within the framework of postcolonial studies, with a specific focus on the novel "American Fever" (2022) by Dur-e-Aziz Amina. This study aims to analyze how Amna's work explores the concepts of displacement, identity, and the influence of colonial legacies on persons in the diaspora. The researcher will scrutinize and assess the characters in the chosen work of fiction, "American Fever" (2022), in order to comprehend the manner in which diasporic encounters are depicted and the tactics employed to tackle postcolonial concerns. The research posits that Dur-e-Aziz Amna effectively portrays the intricacies and difficulties experienced by persons who find themselves torn between various cultural and national affiliations via her chosen works of literature. Moreover, the research investigates the concept of diasporic strain as a constructive conflict that emerges from the convergence of colonial and post-colonial circumstances. The researcher aims to investigate the diasporic strain within the post-colonial framework, with the goal of enhancing our comprehension of diasporic experiences and their portrayal in literature. This text highlights the significance of acknowledging and examining the diasporic strain as a productive area of research for postcolonial researchers.