Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part C (2025)

Diasporic literature often explores themes of identity, cultural dislocation, and the paradoxes of belonging and alienation. This paper examines paradoxical statements in the works of Jhumpa Lahiri and Anita Desai, focusing on how they depict the complexities of diasporic identity. Through close readings of The Namesake (Lahiri) and Bye-Bye, Blackbird (Desai), the study highlights how these authors use contradictions in language, character development, and narrative structure to reflect the struggles of immigrants and their descendants. The paper argues that these paradoxes are not merely rhetorical devices but essential to understanding the fluid and fragmented nature of diasporic experiences.