Author(s): Hicham Belefkih

Abstract: This piece of work first sheds light on the narrative frame that is used by the writer; then it explains how the combination of the third-person perspective with the stream-of-consciousness technique downplays the effect of subjectivity in a semi-autobiographical novel to allow for a balanced depiction of colonial, post-colonial, and modern Moroccan society. It also points out the fact that writing in the English language enables the author to avoid the pitfalls of post-colonial Moroccan literature that was written in French. Unfortunately, such literature would often emphasize the sentimental, superstitious, and occult aspect of indigenous culture. On the other hand, the essay discusses in detail themes such as cross-cultural conflicts, inter-cultural dialogue, acculturation, and identity crisis, with particular reference to excerpts from the novel and to works of literature, publications and essays that deal with these themes.

Keywords: acculturation, semi-autobiographical, cross-cultural, identity crisis, narrative, postcolonial, stream-of-consciousness

Article Info: Received: 21 Jan 2025; Received in revised form: 23 Feb 2025; Accepted: 28 Feb 2025; Available online:05 Mar 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.102.1