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Postcolonialism - Papers

Postcolonialism

Adamya Dhiman
Professor Thomas Healy
Literary and Critical Studies
13th November 2024
THIS PERFECT DAY: THROUGH THE POSTCOLONIAL LENS
“Every empire, however, tells itself and the world that it is unlike all other empires, that its
mission is not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate.” - Edward Said
This Perfect Day is set in a future where no one has freedom of choice, although they are
artificially freed from aggression, curiosity, passion, and other human traits. Everything—from
careers to reproduction to social visits—is controlled by a computer system revered as a god. In
this paper, we explore the power dynamics between UniComp and the humans of the ...

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internal conflict arises in characters as remnants of the imposed identity clash with
emerging individuality, along with an ambivalent view of the protagonist towards rebellion.
In the beginning, we see a society in the most controlled state, with UniComp as the governing
authority using medical and surveillance methods—including medication and “treatment”—to
enforce control over the population. These treatments keep citizens docile and compliant, and the
societal structure is so deeply ingrained in people that any thought of non-compliance is
considered “sick” or “wrong,” even by the oppressed. This internalized compliance results in
homogenized thinking, where individuality must be “treated.”
“We’re all the same, Li. Everybody in the world is the same.” [ Ira Levin, Part 1]. Cultural
erasure and homogeneity are introduced as all aspects of life are standardized, from subdued
gender and racial differences to restricted names. ...

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markers, the protagonist and fellow rebels start navigating a
sense of self where traces of the imposed identity conflict with their developing individuality.
For example, Chip struggles to relate to other “different” members but also identifies himself as
separate from the “normal” ones. This internal conflict mirrors the experience of postcolonial
subjects as they navigate competing influences.
Ambivalence towards liberation is another postcolonial theme, as those recently freed from
colonial dominance grapple with residual power structures, societal hierarchies, and personal
uncertainty. The protagonist’s struggle for freedom is fraught with fear and doubt about ...

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Added: 11/24/2024 06:06:04 PM
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