COLONIZATION AND CULTURAL PRACTICES IN MAGEE'S THE COLONY (2022)
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Colonization, Cultural Resistance, Decolonization, Frantz Fanon, Grassroots Movements, Hybrid Identities, Irish Culture, Linguistic Anatomy, Literature, Postcolonial TheoryAbstract
The research study focuses on the thematic exploration presented in Magee’s novel The Colony (2022) which interrogates the ramifications of colonization on human behavior, particularly focusing on its effects on Irish traditions and language. The overarching objective of this research is threefold: firstly, to unveil the detrimental impact of colonization on Irish culture and traditions; secondly, to scrutinize the mechanisms of manipulation employed during colonization and the subsequent resistance efforts by indigenous populations; and thirdly, to gauge the endeavors of the Irish people in resisting colonization and assess the role of literature in preserving Ireland's customary practices, traditions, and rituals. Questions guiding this research work are multifaceted: they investigate the influence of Magee’s novel on grassroots movements aimed at safeguarding indigenous Irish traditions, explore the intricate interplay between politics, economy, and culture during colonialism in Ireland, and probe into the complexities inherent in the era of colonization and the cultural influence wielded by invaders. The significance of this study lies in its illumination of literature's role in catalyzing grassroots resistance against colonization's cultural encroachments and its elucidation of the divisive elements sowing animosity among diverse nations with distinct identities. The theoretical framework employed in this research draws heavily from Frantz Fanon's postcolonial theory, particularly as elucidated in his piece of literature The Wretched of the Earth. This research relies on secondary data sources, including library resources, journal articles, reports, analyses, and news articles, to contextualize and analyze the impact of colonization on Irish culture and traditions, as depicted in Magee's novel The Colony (2022). Through a comprehensive examination of these sources, this study aims to contribute to scholarly discourse on the enduring legacy of colonization on indigenous cultures and the role of literature in preserving cultural heritage and fostering resistance to cultural imperialism.
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