Ethical Metamorphosis and Kin Predicament in "My Beautiful Launderette" by "Hanif Kureishi"

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2025
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Abstract
The decay of culture and identity begins with the introduction of violence, either individually or collectively. This shift is often driven by forces like "modernity" and "globalization," which alter a person's identity. In the quest for prominence or freedom, human connections and nature deteriorate, and in trying to restore them, time slips away. Hanif Kureishi's My Beautiful Launderette portrays hybridity, class differences, cultural variations, and homosexuality within London's social context (Fanon, 1952). This play highlights the negative impacts of these social issues, such as broken relationships, homelessness, and escapism, examined through the perspectives of critics like Homi K. Bhabha, Frantz Fanon, and Edward Said. In multicultural societies, migrants often struggle to adapt to the ethos of their new environment, leading to a loss of authenticity. Kureishi’s work critiques the absurdity of relationships, emphasizing the importance of genuine human connections amidst societal pressures. To address this, there is a need for deeper cultural understanding and more meaningful interpersonal relations.
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Authors Sidra Bukhari
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Journal Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
Year 2025
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10.47205/plhr.2025(9-I)47
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https://ojs.plhr.org.pk/journal/article/view/1339
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