In depth analysis of V.S. Naipaul's creations, particularly the autobiographical narrative in his mature work 'The Mystery of Arrival'. The article points out that Naipal's works blend imperial narratives, postcolonial narratives, and personal biographies, showcasing the complexity of his unique Caribbean cultural identity and ideology. The Mystery of Arrival re examines the theme of displacement through reflective calm emotions, providing a "tentative solution" and marking a new stage in Naipal's creative process. Although the novel is controversial, particularly regarding Naipaul's tendency to identify with British culture, this article argues that this autobiographical novel is a narrative of Naipaul's reconciliation with his Caribbean identity, documenting his social symbolic narrative from the colonial era to the post colonial era and globalization era. Naipal's complex background - an Indian Caribbean living in the UK - determines that his identity cannot be judged by simple binary logic, he can only be a Caribbean.

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The work 'The Mystery of Arrival' is described as a novel in form, but critics and the author themselves believe it is closer to an autobiography. Author Naipaul identifies with the narrator in his creation, emphasizing that personal identity is created by the stories told by individuals. Autobiographical writing emerged in 18th century Europe, emphasizing the value and uniqueness of personal life experiences, and constructing self-image through the unfolding of consciousness and reflection on past life. The writing of autobiographical works is a practice of self definition and self construction, involving the selection and reprocessing of life experiences.

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In depth exploration of the complex narrative of British social and cultural identity in V.S. Naipaul's works, particularly through the analysis of his works' The Mystery of Arrival 'and' The Imitation '. Naipal's creative background mostly focuses on third world countries, but his second book, "The Mystery of Arrival," set in the UK, showcases his profound understanding of British society and culture. In 'The Imitation', the conflict between the protagonist Singh's expectations of London and reality reflects his lament for the old and new world order and his pursuit of personal level.

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Through the perspective of the narrator, the complexity of Caribbean identity narrative as a social symbolic behavior is explored. In the journey of identity reconciliation, the narrator reveals the fallacy of Britishness instilled in colonial education. The novel portrays the decline and changes in the center of England, as well as the narrator's identification with Jack and his subsequent re evaluation, through the section "Jack's Garden". Jack's death helps the narrator realize that England is a part of a constantly changing world, rather than a remnant of old England. The narrator gradually understands that Britishness is an empty signifier that masks the issue of homogeneity in British culture.