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This study examines the predicament of identification experienced by Dev in Cry The peacock and Feroza in An American Brat. As immigrant novels from the South Asian diaspora proliferate worldwide, theories on gender and identity primarily view these novels as narratives of moral and psychological development in the main characters. These theories often aim to shed light on the challenging circumstances faced by literary characters who find themselves caught between two distinct situations. Utilizing H.K Bhabha's theory of hybridity as a framework for analysis, this study will employ the ideas of mimicry, ambivalence, and homeliness, which fall under the umbrella of hybridity. These concepts will be used to enhance the comprehension of Feroza's encounters in America and life of Dev in the United Kingdom. Additionally, this study will examine the extent to which individuals bear accountability for their choice to remain in their own country or relocate to another land. The analysis indicates that when individuals are compelled to depart from their homeland in pursuit of better opportunities or as a result of crises, and subsequently establish themselves in a foreign place, the new cultural, economic, and social norms are often reluctant to fully embrace them. Occasionally, individuals face harassment due to their religious beliefs, cultural background, or racial and ethnic identity. It elicits the psychological state of despair in the characters