Migration, race, and udentity negotiation: A linguistic and postcolonial analysis of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

The aim of this article is to analyze the use of Spanglish in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (2007) by Junot Díaz as a central linguistic tool in the identity negotiation and cultural resistance of Dominican characters in the diaspora. Using a methodology that combines linguistic analysis and postcolonial critique, this article explores how hybrid language becomes a vehicle for identity reappropriation in a migratory context marked by race, class, and colonial heritage. By analyzing the linguistic dynamics and identity conflicts of the main characters, the article demonstrates that Spanglish becomes a means of subversion against racial stereotypes and social marginalization. Finally, it examines how the novel deconstructs the concept of "home" and redefines belonging within the framework of diaspora.