Exploring Identity and Language in Postcolonial English Literature: A Comparative Study

1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose and Scope of the Study 1.2 Research Questions 1.3 Methodology 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Postcolonial Theory 2.2 Identity in Literature 2.3 Language and Power Dynamics 3. Historical Context 3.1 Colonial Impact on Literature 3.2 Language Policy in Colonies 3.3 Postcolonial Societal Changes 4. Identity in Postcolonial Literature 4.1 Representation of Cultural Identity 4.2 Individual vs. Collective Identity 4.3 Hybrid Identities in Texts 5. Language as a Cultural Tool 5.1 Language Appropriation 5.2 Code-Switching and Its Significance 5.3 Symbolism of Language in Texts 6. Comparative Analysis of Selected Works 6.1 Criteria for Text Selection 6.2 Analysis of Novel A 6.3 Analysis of Novel B 6.4 Comparative Findings 7. Case Study: Authors' Perspectives 7.1 Author Backgrounds and Influences 7.2 Interviews and Literary Critiques 7.3 Reflections on Identity and Language 8. Conclusion and Implications 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Contributions to Postcolonial Studies 8.3 Future Research Directions