A Comparative Analysis of Western and Islamic Values in the Short Story “My Son the Fanatic”
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Comparative Analysis, Western and Islamic Values, Short Story, cultural conflict and identity crisisAbstract
“My Son the Fanatic” is a short story, written by Hanif Kureishi, which explores the themes of identity crisis, radicalization, assimilation, cultural transformation and conflict. Cultural conflict is a persistent issue even in today’s globalized society. Much research is conducted exploring the themes of identity crisis and cultural transformation in this story. Not enough research is found investigating the aspects of cultural conflict and clash depicted in the story. The current study thereby using qualitative methodology, aims to analyze the cultural clash in the story through comparative analysis by applying Huntington’s cultural clash theory. The analysis of the study conducted is expected to reveal how the contrasting experiences of the characters in the story illustrate the tension between Western and Islamic values.
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