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July 31, 2025Riwayat Educational Journal of History and Humanities

Working-Through: Reconciliation Efforts of Trauma in Novel A Monster Calls, By Patrick Ness

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Overview

Analysis reveals trauma sources and symptoms in teenagers, highlighting literary mechanisms for healing.

Key Points

  • Teenagers experience trauma through various causes, such as caregiver absence and domestic violence, leading to emotional symptoms.
  • Symptoms include irritability, anxiety, and isolation, highlighting the emotional turmoil faced by traumatized individuals.
  • The research employs La Capra's theory of acting-out and working-through to explore trauma's impact on youth literature.
  • Reconstructing memories through creative writing and imaginary characters is vital for overcoming trauma, as shown in A Monster Calls.

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Arifin Arifin (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af475aad7bf08b1ead41d5https://doi.org/10.24815/jr.v8i3.48577
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