This document discusses the concepts of hybridity and national identity in post-colonial literature. It defines hybridity as the mixture of two different things, such as the blending of two cultures. National identity is defined as a person's sense of belonging to a particular nation or state. The document explores how cultural hybridity occurs through the mixing of elements like food, languages, and people from different cultures and religions. It also examines how hybridization can impact and influence a person or culture's identity. Examples from literature are provided to illustrate issues of identity that can arise from the blending of East and West.