Home Away from Home

Many works of literature send their characters on far-flung journeys, separating them from their homes. Can one, though, be at home even far away from home? What can we learn about the notion of "home" and identity from those exiled from the place they know as home? What becomes visible when viewing the world from a new perspective? And what cultural norms do such stories explore, challenge, and/or re-enforce. Possible readings: Kindred, Exit West, and How Much of These Hills is Gold.