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- MakaleYalnız künye2024All the things we never said through the lens of narrative empathy
Uysal, Mehmet Başak; Demir, Nalan
The study examines Yasmin Rahman's young adult novel, All The Things We Never Said, from the perspective of narrative empathy. The work centres around the survival challenges faced by three young individuals: Cara, Olivia, and Mahreen. Cara is rendered immobile as a result of her father's death in a tragic incident, and thereafter manifests symptoms indicative of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Olivia is compelled to conceal her mother’s lover's act of abuse in order to ensure her own survival, while Mahreen struggles with the challenges posed by anxiety and depression. The story closes with their relationship progressing from an initial endeavour to assist one another in dying to a strong friendship that promotes reciprocal healing. The novel's narrative strategies were examined within the framework of narrative empathy theory to understand how they evoke empathic responses. The analysis focuses on the point of view, embodied narration, and representation of empathy in the novel.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024“Chasing a Ghost” in Young Adult Literature: Mental Illness in Am I Normal Yet?
Uysal, Mehmet Başak; Demir, Nalan
The relative lack of attention given to mental health issues compared to physical health problems in society poses a significant barrier to the development of adequate literacy surrounding mental health concerns. Furthermore, the pervasive stigmatization of individuals suffering from these disorders exacerbates the burden they face. In light of the increasing prevalence of mental illnesses and the imperative for timely interventions, the potential of Young Adult Literature depicting mental illnesses to enhance literacy in this realm appears promising. Consequently, it is aimed to examine the representation of obsessive-compulsive disorder in Am I Normal Yet? by the British author Holly Bourne. Initially, the disorders are contextualized within a broader framework, followed by an exploration of their representation within the novel. Subsequently, a thorough analysis is carried out on these representations, with a specific emphasis on how symptoms and treatment alternatives are presented in the narrative. Furthermore, due to the impact of environmental factors on mental health problems, the reactions elicited by these disorders within the storyline are investigated and discussed.