English Language and Literature
Vol 12, No 2 (2023)

The Quandary of Identity in Lisa KO's The Leavers (2017)

Bryan Tirannov (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Desvalini Anwar (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2023

Abstract

 "The Leavers" is a novel written by Lisa Ko, published in 2017, which tells the story of Deming Guo, an eleven-year-old boy who is adopted by a couple in New York after his mother, an undocumented Chinese immigrant, disappears. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and belonging, as Deming struggles to come to terms with his mother's disappearance and his new identity as Daniel Wilkinson. The novel has been widely praised for its portrayal of the experiences of immigrants and the children of immigrants in the United States. It deals with themes of identity, discrimination, fear of deportation, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The novel provides a nuanced look at the realities of immigration and the struggles that immigrants face in pursuit of the American Dream. It's a powerful and thought-provoking novel that deals with important and timely issues.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ell

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE: E- JOURNAL English Language and Literature Study Program of FBS UNP. Volume 1, Number 1, September 2012, ISSN 2302-3546. English Language and Literature Study Program journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). It consits of scientific ...