Theory of Acculturation in Canadian Fiction

The book "Theory of Acculturation in Canadian Fiction" offers a comprehensive analysis of John Berry's theory of acculturation and its application to two significant Canadian novels: Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and Michael Ondaatje's "The English Patient." The study is divided into three main chapters that address the concepts of separation, marginalization, assimilation, and integration. The first chapter explains the theoretical background of Berry's theory, while the subsequent chapters illuminate the specific aspects of acculturation in the two novels. This academic work, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim Zidan and Professor Sayed Sadeq at Port Said University, provides valuable insights into the complex themes of identity and cultural interaction in Canadian literature.