Abstract
This research examines the representation of multiple identities in literary texts through an
analysis of Crossing the Boundary Fence by Patricia Charter (1988), To Breathe and Wait by
Nancy Partridge (1986) and Ginette by Sylvia S Bond (1980). Multiple identities manifest
themselves in everyday life as we know it. The question of how identity changes, at what
point and with what effect, have long been overlooked. In prose writing, the author is
oftentimes unaware of the voice or voices given to their characters through language use.
These voices act as masks worn during a particular conversation with which a literary
character is able to reflect and refract a particular identity. The identities transcend,
antagonise and work together to produce a desired, conversational outcome and this can be
referred to as the desired mask. Texts written during the liberation struggle are ideal in
producing evidence of these masks across age, culture, race and ethnic groups. The texts help
bring out a lot of conflicting situations and the language that is evident of multiplicity in
human identity.
Lenah-lisa, B (2021). Masks and the question of identity: An examination of multiple identities in Smith’s Ginette (1980) ,Charter’s Crossing the Boundary Fence(1988), Partridge’s to Breathe and Wait(1986).. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/masks-and-the-question-of-identity-an-examination-of-multiple-identities-in-smith-s-ginette-1980-charter-s-crossing-the-boundary-fence-1988-partridge-s-to-breathe-and-wait-1986
Lenah-lisa, Bususu "Masks and the question of identity: An examination of multiple identities in Smith’s Ginette (1980) ,Charter’s Crossing the Boundary Fence(1988), Partridge’s to Breathe and Wait(1986)." Afribary. Afribary, 04 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/masks-and-the-question-of-identity-an-examination-of-multiple-identities-in-smith-s-ginette-1980-charter-s-crossing-the-boundary-fence-1988-partridge-s-to-breathe-and-wait-1986. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Lenah-lisa, Bususu . "Masks and the question of identity: An examination of multiple identities in Smith’s Ginette (1980) ,Charter’s Crossing the Boundary Fence(1988), Partridge’s to Breathe and Wait(1986).". Afribary, Afribary, 04 May. 2021. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/masks-and-the-question-of-identity-an-examination-of-multiple-identities-in-smith-s-ginette-1980-charter-s-crossing-the-boundary-fence-1988-partridge-s-to-breathe-and-wait-1986 >.
Lenah-lisa, Bususu . "Masks and the question of identity: An examination of multiple identities in Smith’s Ginette (1980) ,Charter’s Crossing the Boundary Fence(1988), Partridge’s to Breathe and Wait(1986)." Afribary (2021). Accessed April 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/masks-and-the-question-of-identity-an-examination-of-multiple-identities-in-smith-s-ginette-1980-charter-s-crossing-the-boundary-fence-1988-partridge-s-to-breathe-and-wait-1986