Transnational Identity in Indian Killer by Sherman Alexie: An Analysis of Cultural Hybridity, Global Impacts, and Native Identity

Abstract

The present study comprehensively investigates transnational identity within Sherman Alexie's novel, "Indian Killer." the study revealed the intricate layers of cultural hybridity, global influences, and indigenous identity within the urban setting portrayed in the narrative, through detailed analysis. Using a qualitative research design incorporating textual analysis and thematic coding. The research sheds light on process of identity intervention faced by the characters. The study of cultural hybridity explores how characters deals with traditional Native  American culture and global influences. The present study represent the universal impact of globalization on urban places as a central theme. The representation of indigenous identity show, resilience and flexibility in the face of urban challenges. The characters' engagement in activism and the incorporation of traditional myths into the urban tales, highlight the nature of indigenous identity. The narrative functions as a philosophical stance, capturing the complexities of existing identity, where individuals sustain their identities while directing the dynamic relationship of global influences. This research marks a significant contribution to the broader aspect of transnational identity. It also offers valuable understanding into how contemporary literature reflect and shape our knowledge of constructing identity in a globalized world. By investigating cultural hybridity, global influences, and indigenous identity within "Indian Killer," this study aims to  enhance our knowledge of the difficult dynamics involved in the construction of transnational Identities within urban setting.