First module only in sec a (5M) types of diaspora topologies
My Beautiful Laundrette → alienation, focus on Omar and Johnny
Interpreter of Maladies → relationship between Mrs Das and Mr Kapasi
Milkfish → importance of the dish
No Name Women- Cultural Identity, aspect of storytelling, comparison of the short story with Chinese folklore/Chinese culture, importance of secrecy and defiance, gender identity and gender discrimination, patriarchy
My beautiful laundrette - Omar and Johnny’s characters, diaspora in Pakistani-British community, situation of Nasser and Papa
Milkfish- identity, natural elements, symbolism
Immigrants in our own land- importance of title
Idiots first- narrate alienation, Diaspora, sacrifice, Ginsberg, importance of time (symbolism), imp character Mendel and Ginsberg comparison,
Interpretation of Maladies- imp characters Mrs. Das and Mr. Kapasi, Mr. Kapasi’s two job, culture, differences in culture
Poems- Critical analysis