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Literature Review

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Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

PhD course-work 2023-24


Presentation-Literature Review

Submitted To:
Submitted by: Dr. BP Gaur
Vidhi Jain Dr. Gayatri
Department of English Dr. KB Ahirvar
Roll no. 23113246
Table of Content
1. Trauma, Identity and Culture: An Interdisciplinary and Multicultural Exploration

2. Art as Narrative: Recounting Trauma through Literature

3. Indian Partition and Life in the Aftermath: The Traumatic Memory in Amitav Ghosh’s “The Shadow Lines”

4. Treatment of Trauma in Khushwant Singh’s “Train to Pakistan”

5. Facing the Other: Representations of Postcolonial Childhood Trauma in Arundhati Roy’s God of Small Things and Amitav Ghosh’s The
Shadow Lines

6. The Perils in the Pursuit of Happiness in Anita Desai’s “Fasting, Feasting”

7. Trauma in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things

8. Trauma of Partition and Religious Intolerance in the novels Train to Pakistan and Ice Candy Man

9. Trauma of Dislocation and Relocation in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children

10. Feminist Existentialism: A Psychological Trauma in Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting and Githa Hariharan’s Thousand Faces of Night
Trauma, Identity and Culture: An Interdisciplinary and Multicultural
Exploration

Ceciu's review explores trauma in South Asian contexts, emphasizing psychological, biological, and sociocultural perspectives. It highlights the
intergenerational transmission of trauma in India, rooted in historical events like colonization and caste discrimination, underscoring the need for
nuanced interventions for healing and resilience.

Psychologically, trauma is viewed through various lenses, including Viktor Frankl's existential theory, elucidating its impact on coping mechanisms
and communication within families. Biological mechanisms, such as epigenetics, further reveal how trauma leaves molecular imprints across
generations, influencing stress responses and mental health.

Transgenerational trauma, examined through Marianne Hirsch's concept of "post-memory," illuminates how traumatic experiences are passed
down through stories and images, shaping subjective relationships with the past and impacting well-being.

In the Indian context, historical events like colonization, caste discrimination, and famines have deeply scarred society, perpetuating trauma
across generations. Caste-based oppression and famines, like the Bengal Famine of 1943-1944, are explored as sources of enduring trauma,
particularly affecting marginalized groups.

Overall, the review provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted nature of trauma, shedding light on its historical roots, societal
manifestations, and intergenerational transmission, particularly within the Indian milieu.
Art as Narrative: Recounting Trauma through Literature
Exploring Trauma in “The
Shadow Lines” by Amitav Ghosh
Overview: Examining the depiction of contemporary socio-political escalations and the traumatic aftermath
of the Indian partition in Amitav Ghosh’s novel "The Shadow Lines."
Methodology: Utilizing qualitative analysis through the lens of memory studies to explore characters'
shattered lives and trauma.
Scholar Perspectives: Insights from scholars such as Ian Almond, Priya Kumar, Crystal Taylor, Neelam
Srivastava, and Ania Spyra provide diverse interpretations on themes like identity crisis, loss, nationalism,
religious tension, and female agency.
Theoretical Framework: Drawing upon trauma theory, particularly the works of Cathy Caruth, Ruth Leys, and
Dominick LaCapra, to analyze the depiction of trauma in the novel.
Textual Analysis: Focusing on central characters – the narrator, Tha’mma, and Robi – and their haunting
memories and psychological distress, revealing the enduring impact of historical events.
Conclusion: Offering a poignant exploration of characters’ traumatic memory, enriching our understanding of
Ghosh’s novel and its thematic concerns within the broader socio-political context.

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