THE CONFLICT BETWEEN INTEGRATION AND REJECTION IN » LA VITA, DOLCEZZA OF GABRIELLA KURUVILLA.

Abstract

This article offers an analysis of the short story "Aborto", from the collection "» la vita, dolcezza" by the Italian-Indian writer Gabriella Kuruvilla, who was born and raised in Italy to Indian parents. Kuruvilla’s work goes beyond simple autobiographical testimonies, constructing imagined, authentic, and sincere narratives intended to provoke a new perspective on integration. The story "Aborto" particularly reflects the feelings and conflicts experienced by Indian immigrants in Italy, marked by nostalgia for their homeland and an internal tension toward a different culture. The analysis focuses on the clash between two cultural worlds: the East, represented by Indian tradition, and the West, embodied by Italian society. The protagonist becomes a living metaphor of this conflict, swinging between the identity imposed by her family and the one she has built within the environment she inhabits. This cultural dualism, laden with ambiguity and contradiction, fuels both a sense of disorientation and the search for a personal balance. Ultimately, literature proves once again to be a bridge between worlds and minds, thanks to writers who invite readers to look beyond prejudice.