Identity construction in Rohinton Mistrys short stories Lend me your Light and Swimming Lessons

Globalization profoundly impacts individual identities, shaping various sectors of modern life. In Rohinton Mistry's short story "Lend Me Your Light," part of the cycle "Tales of Firozsha Baag," a young Indian man's emigration to Canada highlights this theme. The protagonist grapples with apprehensions about his future even before reaching his new home, illustrating the personal challenges and uncertainties that accompany the broader forces of globalization. This narrative offers a poignant exploration of identity in a rapidly changing world.