In the master's thesis we conduct a comparative analysis of two literary works within the framework of postcolonial literature. The thesis delves into the precolonial, colonial, and, most of all, postcolonial historical contexts of both countries relevant to this research: Guatemala and Somalia. We provide an introduction to the Guatemalan and the Somali literary activity and observe the role that literature has in these countries. We also examine the role and the meaning of postcolonial theories. The very emphasis is directed towards analysing the themes the two literary works have in common and those in which they differ. Among the most relevant characteristics, we mention those connected to the postcolonial context, such as language and proximity to compatriots, religion, body and violence, identity, subalternity, family and upbringing, war, and attitudes toward colonisers. The main goal of this thesis is to create and display invisible links: a relationship between countries that seemingly have nothing in common.
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