Creation of identity as a bridge between cultures in Cristina Garcia's Dreaming in Cuban
- UNCW Author/Contributor (non-UNCW co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Christiane N. Schneider (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )
- Web Site: http://library.uncw.edu/
- Advisor
- Barbara Waxman
Abstract: The members of the “1.5” generation of Cuban immigrants often face a daunting task. Being
neither Cuban nor American, but at the same time being both Cuban and American, they have
strong attachments to the island of their birth as well as their adopted country. Pulled in two
different directions by politically and culturally divergent nations, they often experience a sense
of marginalization and identity loss. Cristina Garcia’s groundbreaking novel Dreaming in Cuban
beautifully depicts the struggles faced by members of this forgotten group of immigrants through
her semi-autobiographical character of Pilar Puente.
In this thesis I will explore the formation of identity through an examination of Pilar Puente’s
character development. By thoroughly examining issues such as family relationships, religion,
language, politics, art and history through the lenses of the literary theories such as new
historicism, feminist theory, and postcolonial theory, I intend to provide a better understanding
of the many struggles faced by those immigrating to the United States. The United States is
currently involved in a politically sensitive debate about this country’s current and future
immigration policies. Hispanics/Latinos are currently the fastest growing minority group in this
country. I believe that understanding the struggles faced by new immigrants can lead to
acceptance and appreciation of these bicultural members of society.
Creation of identity as a bridge between cultures in Cristina Garcia's Dreaming in Cuban
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- A Thesis Submitted to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts
- Language: English
- Date: 2009
- Keywords
- García Cristina. Dreaming in Cuban--Criticism and interpretation
- Subjects
- García, Cristina. Dreaming in Cuban -- Criticism and interpretation