Intertextual Cartographies of Migration: A Critical Study of Literary, Religious, and Mythological Allusions in Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West

Abstract

This study investigates the intertextual dimensions of Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West, exploring how the novel draws upon literary, religious, political, and mythic texts to construct its themes of migration, displacement, and identity. By applying intertextual theory, this article demonstrates how Hamid weaves references to global literature, Islamic thought, and postcolonial narratives, thereby enriching the novel's resonance in a contemporary global context.

Keywords: Intertextuality, Mohsin Hamid, Exit West, Migration, Postcolonial Literature, Narrative Theory