Cultural Hybridity and Linguistic Pluralism in World Literature: A Comparative Study of Code-Meshing Techniques in Translingual Fiction
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJLLH-V1I1P101Keywords:
Postcolonial identity, Language politics, Multilingual narratives, Cross-cultural expression, Translingual fictionAbstract
This research examines the presence of cultural hybridity and language variation in world literature by analysing the use of code-meshing by translingual authors. This research uses Bhabha’s “third space” within postcolonial theories of hybridity to show how these authors incorporate several languages, dialects, and writing styles into their novels to resist and break through standard norms. Using code-meshing, authors highlight plural identities and challenge policies that force everyone to speak a single language. By reviewing certain translingual texts, the paper demonstrates that code-meshing challenges traditional language standards, creates a blend of cultures, and helps to create open-minded spaces in literature that truly reflect our world today. The research also highlights the educational and social benefits of linguistic diversity, advocating for the acceptance of various languages in schools and classrooms. This research demonstrates that code-meshing in translingual fiction plays a significant role in cultural and social discussions, shaping the writer’s identity and contributing to the growing diversity of world literature in the era of globalisation and transnationalism
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