The rupture and recovery: Analyzing female identity formation in Kaine Agary’s Yellow-Yellow through the lens of Herman’s Trauma theory

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This analysis reveals the impact of trauma and recovery on female identity in a postcolonial Nigerian context, reflecting socio-economic instability.

The narrative explores how feelings of neglect and alienation rupture Zilayefa's identity.
The study highlights three trauma recovery stages, demonstrating Zilayefa's healing process.
Zilayefa's experiences illustrate the psychological consequences of a patriarchal and postcolonial society.
The research suggests that supportive female interactions play a crucial role in recovery.

Abdulsahib et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals the impact of trauma and recovery on female identity in a postcolonial Nigerian context, reflecting socio-economic instability.