Migration And Mobilities In Post-Colonial Fiction: A Study of Chris Cleave’s Little Bee

Authors

  • Dr. Adnan Riaz Asst. Prof., Department of English, University of Turbat, Kech, Balochistan
  • Dur Jan Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Gwadar, Balochistan

Abstract

This paper examines how Chris Cleave's Little Bee utilizes themes of mobility and immobility to explore the challenges faced by migrants in a postcolonial context.  By analyzing the protagonist's experiences in both Nigeria and the UK, the study reveals how cultural bereavement, existential anxieties of waiting, and struggles with integration shape the migrant experience.  Furthermore, the novel's portrayal of violence and conflict disrupts normative understandings of migration, prompting critical reflection on issues of national identity, cultural adaptation, and humanitarian responses.  Ultimately, this analysis demonstrates how postcolonial fiction can enrich mobility studies by offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of migration.

Keywords: Postcolonial Migration; Mobility Studies; Immobility; Diaspora; Postcolonial Fiction

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Published

2025-09-19

How to Cite

Dr. Adnan Riaz, & Dur Jan. (2025). Migration And Mobilities In Post-Colonial Fiction: A Study of Chris Cleave’s Little Bee. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 4(01), 1040–1051. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/381

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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