The Complexity of Memory, Identity, and Generational Trauma in Avni Doshi's Burnt Sugar

Dr. Mahesh Jani

Abstract: This paper explores the intricate relationship between identity, migration, and trauma as represented in the poetry of Khal Torabully and Sudesh Mishra. Both poets, hailing from the Indian Ocean diaspora, engage deeply with themes of cultural displacement, historical violence, and the search for belonging. Through an examination of select poems, the study investigates how their work reflects the complex interplay between personal pain and collective identity. By focusing on the poetics of exile, memory, and cultural negotiation, the paper underscores the relevance of their voices in contemporary postcolonial discourse.

Keywords: Khal Torabully, Sudesh Mishra, identity, pain, migration, trauma, postcolonial poetry, Indian Ocean diaspora

How to Cite?: Dr. Mahesh Jani, "The Complexity of Memory, Identity, and Generational Trauma in Avni Doshi's Burnt Sugar", Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 423-424, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25308205409, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25308205409