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Abstract of Published Papers 2008Liberal Arts and Social SciencesInternational Journal of Comic Art, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 482-512, USA, Spring 2008(ISBN1531-6793)Kee's World: Reflections of Evolving IdentityMuhammed Shahriar Haque*AbstractComic strips in newspapers are entertaining in themselves, with their stock of cartoon characters,caricatures and overstatements. What makes Kee’s World different form other comic strips is thatit deals with situations from life, often in a much-exaggerated manner as to evoke instantlaughter. C. W. Kee’s instances of wit and humour are enlightening in the sense that they not onlyprovide us with food for thought but also make us realize our own follies. In this respect, Kee’sWorld opens a window through which we can experience various aspects of the Malaysian way oflife. In surfacing the various aspects of social life, by drawing upon bold humorous situations, itseems that Malaysians are learning to laugh at themselves. From an introspective stance, theevolving culture of being able to depict hyperbolic instances of social life, sit back and laugh atthem, is significant in etching out an identity, which shows tolerance and forbearance. This paperlooks at comic strips from Kee’s World and humbly attempts to show the portrayal of variousaspects of social life through exaggerated situations, wit and humour. In doing so, the paperargues that, an evolving identity of endurance and fortitude is the order of the day.* Department of English, East West University 43 Mohakhali C/A Dhaka-1212.Email address: shahriar@ewubd.edu24