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Narrating Trauma: Memory and Identity in Farah Ahmedi The Other Side of the Sky

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Antalin Shalu T B, Antalin Shalu T B

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This research paper presents an analysis of the intricate interplay between trauma, memory, and identity in The Other Side of the Sky, a novel by Farah Ahmedi. Embedded in a theoretical framework that combines trauma studies, memory studies, and narrative theory, the study delves into the ways in which the characters in the novel navigate and narrate their traumatic experiences. Through a close reading of the text, the research explores the complexities of memory and its influence on the formation and reconstruction of individual and collective identities. It examines how an individual’s memories of trauma shape their self-perception and understanding of the world around them, as well as how their identities are shaped through the act of storytelling and the retelling of personal narratives. Moreover, the paper examines the socio-cultural impact of trauma and its effects on community and societal dynamics. It analyses how the characters' traumatic experiences and the subsequent negotiation of memory and identity contribute to larger cultural transformations. By critically examining the narrative strategies employed in The Other Side of the Sky, this research contributes to the fields of trauma studies, memory studies, and literary analysis, shedding light on the intricate connections between trauma, memory, and identity in fictional narratives.

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