The binary of the self and the other: Third Space Theory in Ayad Akhtar’s The Who & The What
Özet
Through
blending of many concepts and connections, the third space is a hub for
creative and multicultural discourse where new and creative ways of
understanding are developed. Globalization and hybridity theories are related
to the third space issue. Increased cultural hybridization and the ensuing
effects of globalization are two of the main causes behind the emergence of the
third space. Ayad Akhtar’s The
Who & The What raises
questions about assimilation into mainstream American culture versus the
preservation of cultural heritage. This study aims to analyze how characters
negotiate these tensions and the impact on their sense of self and community.
The study also analyzes some other related issues like interpersonal
relationships, identity and belonging, religion and secularism, gender roles
and family dynamics, and Islam and modernity as starting points. The study
contends that these issues either legitimize assimilation or undermine cultural
preservation. <o:p></o:p>
Atıf için künye
Kalkan, F. (2025). The binary of the self and the other: Third Space Theory in Ayad Akhtar’s The Who & The What. 10th International KTUDELL Conference on Language, Literature, and Translation, Trabzon (ss. 172–179).
BibTeX
@inproceedings{kalkan2025-313453,
author = {Kalkan, Fatmanur},
title = {The binary of the self and the other: Third Space Theory in Ayad Akhtar’s The Who & The What},
booktitle = {10th International KTUDELL Conference on Language, Literature, and Translation},
address = {Trabzon},
year = {2025},
pages = {172--179},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/313453-the-binary-of-the-self-and-the-other-third-space-theory-in-ayad-akhtars-the-who}
}