Stylistic Hurdles in Critical Thought: Bhabha and Spivak

Abstract

Both Homi K Bhabha and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak have been criticised for their incomprehensible use of language. Their style is often a deviation from the established contemporary usage, which, as a result, makes it difficult for readers to decipher their statements. “What makes them write in a language which is not readerfriendly?” is the question that baffles many a mind in the academic sphere. This paper seeks to delve deeper on the issue of obscurity in their style of writing. This paper aims to present an analysis of their often strange and peculiar style of prose. It also seeks to find out why they take resort to such style. Does the style itself serve a purpose? Is style sometimes more important than content? Should or should not there be parameters of literary style that must be adhered to? These can be interesting questions which this paper seeks to discuss.