Identity issues in Turkish novel between the years 1980-1990

Identification of problems, in this thesis, which examined over four novels published between 1980-1990, local causes of the problem of identity was determined. In this novel, it focuses on the different causes of the problem of identity. İn Orhan Pamuk's novel The Black Book, cultural identity, modernization / westernization examined in the context of modernization / westernization work it has focused on the impact on cultural identity. Adalet Ağaoğlu "Three-Five People" is examined in the novel context of a gender identity problem and the impact on the issue of gender identity was determined. Latife Tekin's "Night Courses" and Ayla Kutlu "Goodbye Hope" The novel is analyzed. At various points in this book are similar, excessive politicization and the collective organization, its impact on the problem of identity was observed. Between conclusions of the thesis, but rather the problem is that the identity closely associated with modernization. Both the natural consequences of modernization and Turkey, the results of its own modernization efforts are the main source of identity. Sociology of Literature assessed in the context of the novel, and period-specific causes and consequences of the problem of identity that has been seen there today. Our thesis conducted with resources from various disciplines, experienced in Turkey cultural, political, physical and economic impact on the identity of the change are among the conclusions. Keywords: Identity Issues, Novel, Black Book, Evening Courses, Three Five People, Goodbye Hope.