Essential Exoticism: Jasmine and Joey - a Comparative Analysis between Joey of "Dogeaters" by Jessica Hagedorn and Jasmine from "Jasmine" by Bharati Mukherjee

Essential Exoticism: A Juxtaposition of Joey and Jasmine
Sensuality and sexuality, passion and desire, mystery and unknown: these are the raw emotions that define exoticism. Although exoticism cannot be clearly illustrated through mere words, the core ideologies of Eastern exoticism have remained unchanged, consistent, and distinctive for centuries. Exotic beings have long been subjects of Western scrutiny and penetration, and the characters of Joey Sands and Jasmine are no exception. …