An Analytical Study of the Novel “Dulari”in the Perspective of Trauma Theory

Abstract

This study presents an analytical review of the novel “ Dulari” in the perspective of Trauma Theory. The research explores the psychological, emotional, and social sufferings portrayed in the novel and examines how traumatic experiences affect the lives of the characters. It also highlights the themes of memory, slavery, identity, pain, and survival presented by the writer. Through the application of Trauma Theory, this study investigates the hidden dimensions of fear, loss, and mental disturbance reflected in the narrative. The   aims of this research is to understand the impact of past traumatic events on individual and collective consciousness. This analytical study further explains how trauma shapes human behavior and emotional responses in the novel.

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