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Narratives Of Evasion, Repression And Trauma In The Buried Giant.

Authors :
MAHALAKSHMI, V.
SHANMUGAM, D.
Source :
Journal of Namibian Studies; 2023 Special Issue, Vol. 38, p156-167, 12p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Kazuo Ishiguro is a well-known author, and his award-winning works inspire deep introspection into moral dilemmas and the human mind. The article delineates with how Ishiguro weaves a tapestry of narratives that delves into themes of evasion, repression, and trauma. And also it examines the numerous ways in which Ishiguro’s narratives progress. Since avoidance is a subtle way to hint at what is hidden below the surface, this paper will focus on the different ways how the narrators try to avoid blame, pain, and trauma. Also, explain the length about the theoretical aspects of trauma and repression as complicated psychological patterns of turning away from blame or pain, moving it to another place or time, making it an object, and facing it through substitution. Ishiguro depicts these people as experiencing a wide range of problems, including a generation gap, a decline in professional reputation, the loss of a glory once enjoyed, childhood trauma, isolation from the present, and a profound yearning for the past. It examines how these strategies affect interpersonal dynamics and hinder the process of reconciliation. Ultimately, the story becomes an exploration of the human experience, where the journey towards self-discovery is often a treacherous one, rife with challenges that must be overcome if one hopes to find peace and closure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18635954
Volume :
38
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Namibian Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179302043