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Hybrid narrative in Yoshimoto Banana’s Kitchen

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  • Dao Thi Thu Hang

    (Hanoi National University of Education)

  • Le Huy Bac

    (Hanoi National University of Education)

  • Le Nguyen Phuong

    (Northern Kentucky University)

  • Pham Thi Ha

    (Hanoi National University of Education)

Abstract

The quality of impermanence between traditionalism and postmodernism gave birth to Banana’s unique “hybrid narrative”. There, people are caught between traditional values and the attraction of the postmodern lifestyle. Banana’s character loves the kitchen and has a traditional belief in ghosts but is also openly LGBT-identifying—a challenge to modern binarism that is ready to confront random postmodern disasters. The character tries to escape but still seems to be stuck in the same place. This is similar to the situation that young Japanese have to face. In the eternal struggle of life, they need to be honest, live according to their own personal values and, more importantly, always show a willingness to help others with the most practical actions. Observing the world as a whole, Banana’s novels and short stories are simultaneously new and old, and readers today are eager for her stories.

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  • Dao Thi Thu Hang & Le Huy Bac & Le Nguyen Phuong & Pham Thi Ha, 2022. "Hybrid narrative in Yoshimoto Banana’s Kitchen," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 9(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:9:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-022-01416-w
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-022-01416-w
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    1. Le Huy Bac & Dao Thi Thu Hang & Le Nguyen Phuong, 2021. "The Bakhtin Circle’s dialog in Vietnam," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 8(1), pages 1-6, December.
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