Which issues of identity and multicultural tension were explored in later Oceanic literature?

In later Oceanic literature, writers have increasingly moved away from the notion that Pacific societies are inherently ordered or culturally cohesive. Influenced by 20th-century political unrest in nations such as Fiji, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea, authors have explored the complexities of individual and ethnic identity, as well as the fragmentation and tensions present within multicultural societies.1

This shift represents a departure from earlier perspectives, as writers like Epeli Hau’ofa, Vilisoni Herenkiko, Larry Thomas, and Subramani have sought to examine these issues from an "insider" perspective, challenging external or colonial narratives. By addressing these themes, these authors have ushered in a new phase of Oceanic literature that reflects the contemporary realities and social challenges of the region.1