Virtual Bonds and Transformed Homes: Diaspora and ICT in Inaam Kachachi’s the Dispersal

Authors

Asmaa S. AlTalafeeh, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Jordan, JordanFollow
Yousef Abu Amrieh, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Jordan, Jordan.Follow

DOI

10.35552/0247.38.10.2269

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to explore the significant impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on literary representations of diasporic experiences, particularly focusing on its role in connecting immigrants worldwide. Methodology: The study employs an analytical approach to examine the influence of ICT on diasporic literature. Key Findings: The findings reveal that ICT has played a crucial role in reshaping the concept and portrayal of diasporic experiences in literature. In Inaam Kachachi’s novel The Dispersal (2023), Iskander’s technological skills highlight ICT's potential to maintain family connections. He uses technology to preserve his family’s history by creating a virtual graveyard, allowing for the sharing of cultural practices and traditions. Conclusions: The research concludes that ICT is a transformative tool that helps preserve cultural identities, enhance resilience, and strengthen the diasporic experience by facilitating communication and fostering a sense of belonging. Recommendations: The study recommends applying the same analytical approach to other novels within diasporic literature to further explore how technology influences diasporic experiences in literature.

Recommended Citation

AlTalafeeh, Asmaa S. and Abu Amrieh, Yousef (2024) "Virtual Bonds and Transformed Homes: Diaspora and ICT in Inaam Kachachi’s the Dispersal," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 38: Iss. 10, Article 6.
DOI: 10.35552/0247.38.10.2269
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol38/iss10/6