Liberating Borders Edwidge Danticat and the Poetics of Vulnerability (original) (raw)

This analysis delves into Edwidge Danticat's portrayal of the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic as a significant 'chronotope' that encapsulates the tensions between national identity and post-colonial realities. Through literary examination, it explores how Danticat's narratives reveal the lived experiences of border-crossing individuals, highlighting themes of vulnerability, identity, and the power of historical memory. The study posits that Danticat's writing serves as a medium for reinterpreting symbols tied to colonial pasts, ultimately fostering a nuanced understanding of the migration experience and the complexities of Caribbean identity.