The Indian in the New World: Echoes of Home in Amit Chaudhuri’s A New World

Abstract

Sense of belonging is examined through the experiences of the protagonist battling emotional and cultural dislocation in Amit Chaudhuri’s A New World. The novel highlights themes of homesickness, cultural identity, and the quest for a feeling of belonging in a distant country as it illustrates the difficulties of balancing traditional Indian ideals with the reality of living in a new nation. The novel tells the story of Jayojit’s journey from Calcutta to America, where he experiences a new way of life and cultural environment. Whether in the new house, the relationships, or the cultural identity, the character’s journey in America is a search for a sense of belonging. Jayojit’s emotional distance and pessimistic view highlight the challenges of adjusting to a new setting and the possibility of disappointment when confronted with the realities of diasporic life. A New World delves into the complicated experiences of diasporic belonging, exposing the intricacies of identity creation, cultural displacement, and the quest for a feeling of belonging in a foreign land. The article analyzes the sense of home in a foreign country and examines the power of remembering for Indian immigrants.