Film and Adaptation: A Comparative Study of Anita Desai’s In custody
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Convergence, Anita Desai, Niche, Music, Film adaptation, CameraAbstract
Diaspora refers to the scattering of people from their homeland, along with their cultural practices, beliefs, and culinary traditions. In M. G. Vassanji’s novel *The Book of Secrets*, food symbolizes identity, memory, and cultural connections amid displacement. This paper explores how Vassanji uses food to highlight the complexities of the diaspora experience, drawing from critical perspectives and textual references to show the deep connection between cuisine and cultural identity.
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