Nepali Trishankus in America: An Intersectional Rhetorical Reading of The In-Betweeners
This review essay critically examines Khem K. Aryal's collection of stories, 'The In-Betweeners,' focusing on the diasporic identities and subjectivities of Nepali characters in America. Drawing on intersectional rhetoric, the essay analyzes how characters navigate their lives between Nepal and America, often experiencing a sense of being stranded, similar to the mythological figure Trishanku. The collection explores themes of cultural adaptation, the challenges of immigration, and the complex relationship with the homeland.
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