Dilemma and Resistance of “the Other”: An Analysis of Half of a Yellow Sun

The classical piece Half of a Yellow Sun, composed by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie garners critical acclaim. Post-colonial perspectives such as diaspora, identity, and history have gained popularity among scholars; however, more comprehensive research is required. Grounded on post-colonial theory, this article attempts to present the dilemma “other” from perspective race ethnicity examines how resists constructs their space for survival within colonial discourse. Evidence suggests that Adichie, black Igbo, delineates resistance convey her firm racial, ethnic, cultural confidence.