The Methodological Applicability of Homi K. Bhabha’s Concepts of Stereotype, Ambivalence, Third Space and Mimicry in the Analysis of Colonial Narrative

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Homi K. Bhabha, Colonial Narrative, Stereotype, Ambivalence, Third Space, Mimicry

Abstract

This article focuses on four of the theoretical concepts proposed by Homi K. Bhabha, given their effective applicability in the analysis of colonial narratives. These concepts — stereotype, ambivalence, third space and mimicry — complement and complete the postulates made by Edward W. Said regarding colonial discourse, mainly in relation to those scenarios where hybrid identities and subversions to colonial authority arise. The methodological applicability of these terms is considered in a selection of sources within Spanish colonial narratives dealing with Moroccan themes, as a case study; the article ultimately argues that the results can be extrapolated to any other literary area with analogous characteristics. 

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Yasmina Romero Morales, Universidad de La Laguna

Yasmina Romero-Moraleses Doctora en Estudios Filológicos (Universidad de La Laguna, 2016), Diploma de Estudios Avanzados en Estudios Árabes e Islámicos (Universidad de La Laguna, 2008) y, además, posee dos másteres: uno en Estudios Feministas, Violencia de género y Políticas de Igualdad(Universidad de La Laguna, 2009) y otro en Literatura Comparada y Crítica Cultural(Universidad de Valencia, 2018). Es personal investigador de distintos proyectos nacionales, autonómicos e insulares; investigadora del Centro de Estudos Africanosda Universidad do Porto, en Portugal; investigadora del Instituto Universitario de Estudios de las Mujeres de la Universidad de La Lagunae Investigadora Contratada “Agustín de Betancourt” en la Universidad de La Laguna desde enero de 2019. 

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2020-01-31

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Romero Morales, Y. (2020). The Methodological Applicability of Homi K. Bhabha’s Concepts of Stereotype, Ambivalence, Third Space and Mimicry in the Analysis of Colonial Narrative. 452ºF. Revista De Teoría De La Literatura Y Literatura Comparada, (22), 152–166. Retrieved from https://revistes.ub.edu/index.php/452f/article/view/28863

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No. 22 (2020): Catalan Literary Thought: Critical Reflections

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Miscellaneous

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