Journal of Historical Research, Law and Policy 3115-7505 4 Serial Number 16 2026 07 01 Tinges of Colonial Narrativity in Updike’s Terrorist Tinges of Colonial Narrativity in Updike’s Terrorist 1 15 EN Journal Article 2026 02 10 <p>In most of the 9/11 American novels, Islam is presented as a warmongering religion and its adherents, as violent people. This study aims to examine Updike's attitude toward Islam and the Muslims through a postcolonial lens in Terrorist. The novel uses 9/11 as an impetus to map the course of events and emphasizes Islam, Muslims, and the Islamic doctrines. A postcolonial concept derived from David Spurr's rhetorical feature of ‘debasement’ serves as the conceptual framework. Through the study of the characters in the novel, debasement concentrates on the novel's colonial nuances. Referring to incorrect interpretations of Islam has led to a false picture of the Islamic doctrines resulting in Islam and Muslims’ demonization. The conclusion reveals how Updike's hegemonic ideology about Islam has shaped a kind of discursive construction in his novel exposing Terrorist as Islamophobic that bears the tinges of colonial writings. This primarily results in the denigration of Islam and Muslims.</p> https://jhrlp.com/index.php/jhrlp/article/download/424/449