ANALYSIS OF CROSS-CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON FEROZA IN BAPSI SIDHWA’S NOVEL “AN AMERICAN BRAT”

Abstract

The key motive of this paper is to explore the cross-cultural differences which are prevalent in Asian and American civilization, and are demonstrated by Bapsi Sidhwa in her eminent novel ‘An American Brat’. It reflects the different socio-cultural elements of both countries, Pakistan and America through the journey of Feroza’s character after the exposure of American life style. An assemblage of various themes like cultural imperialism, immigration, self-exploration, and socio-cultural conflicts is presented over here. It also demonstrates cross-cultural effects on sixteen years Feroza who is involuntarily sent to America by her parents with this view that exposure of advanced society will make her broadminded. It is the story of a docile, orthodox and reserved girl, Feroza who turns into a self-assertive, regnant and audacious woman after the exposure of majestic and impressive American life style.