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Malaysian Literature in English as Literature of Reconciliation

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  • Maryam Azizan

    (Academy of Language Studies (APB), Universiti teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, 40450 Selangor Malaysia)

  • Afinanazira Afnizul

    (Academy of Language Studies (APB), Universiti teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, 40450 Selangor Malaysia)

  • Shazan Khan Omar

    (Academy of Language Studies (APB), Universiti teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, 40450 Selangor Malaysia)

  • Sofeaazlena Tung Adib Vincent Tung

    (Academy of Language Studies (APB), Universiti teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, 40450 Selangor Malaysia)

Abstract

Malaysia has become one of the epitomes of multiculturalism in Southeast Asia due to its richness of diversity. Colonised by multiple European countries and Japan for centuries, the country, formerly known as Malaya, achieved its independence on 31st August 1957. The emergence of inspiring words by Malaya writers and poets during the colonial era became the beacons of hope amongst the Malaya people in forging a new future for their newly independent country. Furthermore, the revival of Malaysian literature in English in the postcolonial era can strengthen the trust, understanding, acceptance, and peace between different races and cultures in Malaysia. Thus, this paper aims to analyse how Malaysian literature in English plays the role of reconciliation in the multicultural communities in Malaysia. For the purpose of this research, a Malaysian English literary novel, This End of The Rainbow (2008), written by Adibah Amin will be analysed by using the concept of reconciliation by Fadillah Merican. Pertinence to the study, the novel managed to encapsulate the concept’s elements of diversity and the preoccupation with bleak scenarios. The results highlight the importance of reconciling amidst the differences in a multicultural society in Malaysia that fosters unity and resists colonial discourse.

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  • Maryam Azizan & Afinanazira Afnizul & Shazan Khan Omar & Sofeaazlena Tung Adib Vincent Tung, 2024. "Malaysian Literature in English as Literature of Reconciliation," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(8), pages 4021-4032, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:8:p:4021-4032
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    1. Byungkuk Soh, 1999. "Some Questions about the Impact of Japanese Occupation(1942–45) on the Development of Malay Nationalism: With Special Reference to the Kesatuan Melayu Muda," International Area Studies Review, Center for International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, vol. 2(1), pages 19-42, March.
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