Unraveling Borders: Diasporic Identity And The Fluid Self In Olga Tokarczuk's Flights And The Books Of Jacob

Abstract

This research article explores the themes of diasporic identity and the unfixed self in Olga Tokarczuk's novels Flights and The Books of Jacob. Drawing upon concepts of liminality, hybridity, and deterritorialization, the article examines how Tokarczuk's characters navigate the complexities of displacement, cultural negotiation, and the ever-shifting nature of selfhood. Through close textual analysis, the article argues that Tokarczuk's characters embody the fluidity and dynamism of diasporic identities, constantly challenging fixed notions of belonging and embracing a sense of selfhood that is unmoored from singular locations or narratives.