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September 16, 2025Journal of English Language and Literature

Echoes of the Spirit World: Supernatural Horror in Mizo Fiction With Reference to Darhlira’s Khawkil Bunghuai

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RRR. RamdinmawiiLSLalrammuana Sailo

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Overview

This analysis examines supernatural horror in Mizo fiction, revealing cultural and moral insights through narrative techniques.

Key Points

  • Supernatural horror in Khawkil Bunghuai illustrates spirits influencing human behavior and moral order, revealing cultural tensions.
  • The narrative blends familiar village landscapes with the supernatural, creating an uneasy tension between life and death.
  • Literary techniques like atmosphere manipulation and narrative ambiguity evoke horror, as seen in key scenes like the banyan tree.
  • The work reflects indigenous horror traditions, articulating local anxieties while contributing to broader literary discussions.

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Ramdinmawii et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4565431b076d99fa5b073https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2025.12305
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