Walcott's Dream on Monkey Mountain and Naipaul's A House for Mr. Biswas: A Fanonian Comparative Approach

Abstract

This article seeks to examine the works of Caribbean authors Derek Walcott and V.S. Naipaul through the lens of Frantz Fanon’s theories on identity, colonialism, and resistance. Drawing on Fanon’s concepts of cultural alienation and decolonization, the present article investigates how both Walcott’s Dream on Monkey Mountain and Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas depict the struggle for self-assertion and liberation in postcolonial societies. By probing into the characters’ experiences and narratives, the research identifies recurring themes of identity formation, racial dynamics, and the effect of colonial history on individual and social consciousness. Through a comparative analysis, the article also highlights the unique ways in which Walcott and Naipaul employ literary techniques to convey their respective visions of postcolonial realities. Ultimately, this Fanonian approach helps uncover the complexity of Caribbean literature and the contributions of the mentioned authors to the ongoing discourse surrounding decolonization and cultural survival. © 2025 Sciedu Press. All rights reserved.