Lahiri's Hollow Roots

Since the 1950s, the phenomenon of migration has not only accelerated but also reshaped the very notions of identity, culture, and belonging. As one of the defining realities of the modern age, migration reflects the fluidity of borders, languages, and ways of life in an increasingly interconnected world. In her works, Jhumpa Lahiri explores the psychological, sociological, and cultural dimensions of displacement with remarkable sensitivity. Through recurring themes such as rootlessness, the search for identity between two cultures, and the transformation of belonging, Lahiri portrays migration as more than a physical movement. It becomes a profound act of self-reconstruction. In doing so, she reveals the complex equations of a changing world and the universal solitude of the modern individual.