• DR. S. KALAMANI

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• J.ABIRAAMI

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This article examines the concept of identity and identity crisis in modern literature, particularly in the context of immigrants and marginalized communities. Early literature largely focused on legends, praise of common people, and the personal experiences of writers. Over time, literary concerns shifted toward issues of selfhood, displacement, and cultural belonging. The study explores how migration, demographic differences, caste, religion, and regional affiliations contribute to the marginalization of individuals in unfamiliar social spaces. It highlights how writers from marginalized backgrounds express their struggles through creative works, using literature as a means of negotiating identity and survival. The article further discusses the changing nature of identity in a globalized world, where technological advancements and migration have made identity fluid rather than fixed. Drawing on Anita Desai’s perspective, the paper argues that identity is shaped by personal experiences, social roles, psychological needs, and cultural realities, making it a central theme in contemporary literary discourse.

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