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Friday: The Muted Tongue of the Post Colonial World from Trushali Dodiya

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Title: "The Muted Tongue of the Postcolonial World: A Critical Analysis of 'Friday' in Postcolonial Literature"

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Postcolonial Studies in Literature

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• The novel 'Foe' by J. M. Coetzee is a postcolonial reinvention of Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe'.
• Postcolonial literature gives voice to the suppressed perspectives during colonial rule.

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Discussion on the mutilation of Friday's tongue

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• Crusoe taught Friday English and religion, leading to the question of who cut Friday's tongue
• Friday represents the enslaved 'other' and is marginalized, with discussions on his voice being suppressed

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Friday's muted tongue symbolizes colonial rule

04:10

• Colonial violence and oppression affected Friday's ability to speak and express himself
• Friday's inability to speak represents the incommunicable pain and suffering of colonialism

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O represents otherness in the narrative

06:10

• Comparison with the myth of Philomela in Greek mythology, where the king cuts the tongue of Philomela out of guilt
• Colonial rule had a drastic psychological effect on people, snatching their means of expression

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Colonial conditioning impacting expression

08:25

• Friday's lack of written expression despite being taught to write shows pre-conditioned mind
• The impact of psychology on the character of Friday and its connection to feminist discourse

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The silence of the postcolonial individual

10:39

• The impact of colonial oppression on the individual's voice and expression.
• The suppression of media and freedom of speech in contemporary India.

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Postcolonial media and journalism cutting down freedom of expression

12:35

• Media's role in limiting freedom of expression for journalists
• The impact of Friday's lack of voice on his identity and agency within the narrative

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The use of a muted tongue to convey more than words

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• The novelist used the unvoiced, muted tongue to express more than what could be said verbally.
• The contemporary issues and events mirror the themes explored in Friday, the muted tongue of the postcolonial world.

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Unveiling Friday: The Muted Tongue of Postcolonial Literature

Introduction:

Exploring the profound symbolism of a muted tongue in postcolonial literature through J. M. Coetzee's 'Friday' and its implications on expression and identity. Join me as we unravel the silencing effects of colonial oppression and its contemporary parallels.

Voicing the Silenced Perspectives

Postcolonial literature, exemplified in J. M. Coetzee's 'Foe', serves as a platform to amplify the long-suppressed voices and experiences during colonial rule. The text challenges the dominant narrative and provides a counter-discourse, shedding light on the marginalized perspectives that were historically subdued.

Unraveling the Symbolism: Friday's Muted Tongue

Friday, the enslaved 'other' in 'Foe', embodies the silenced and oppressed individuals under colonialism. Coetzee intricately weaves the symbolism of Friday's mutilated tongue to represent the severe impact of colonial rule, cutting down the means of expression and agency for the subjugated.

Psychological Aftershocks of Colonial Conditioning

Friday's inability to fully grasp and articulate his thoughts and emotions despite being taught English and writing starkly illustrates the deep-rooted psychological repercussions of colonial conditioning. It underscores the pre-conditioned minds and voices of the oppressed, echoing the lasting impact of colonial violence.

Media's Role: Then and Now

Drawing parallels between colonial suppression and contemporary limitations on freedom of expression, we delve into the role of postcolonial media and journalism in constraining the voice of the marginalized. The echoes of colonial oppression continue to resonate in the modern-day restrictions on media and free speech, illuminating the enduring impact of colonialism.

Conclusion:

The muted tongue of 'Friday' reverberates with the echoes of silenced identities and the enduring impact of colonial oppression. By peeling back the layers of silence, we uncover the profound implications on expression and identity within the postcolonial world.