Elements of magical realism in Zadie Smith's novel "White Teeth"

this article examines Zadie Smith's novel “White Teeth” from the perspective of magical realism. It identifies magical elements that the author uses to develop the theme and main ideas of the novel. Zadie Smith's novel White Teeth is a multi-layered work that combines a realistic depiction of life in multicultural London with elements of magical realism. This paper analyzes the manifestations of magical realism in the text of the novel, including symbolism, ironic refraction of historical and scientific facts, as well as the influence of mythological and religious motifs on the development of the plot and the formation of characters. Particular attention is paid to how elements of the irrational and fantastic are used by the author to criticize colonial heritage, issues of identity, and cultural memory. Smith's magical realism does not violate the logic of the narrative, but on the contrary, emphasizes the ambiguity and complexity of modern reality. The study demonstrates that the use of magical realism in the novel serves as a powerful artistic tool that allows the author to rethink the historical past and current social conflicts through the prism of cultural diversity.

magical realism, novel, polysemy, mythological motifs, symbol