THE SCIENCE FICTION OF TRAUMA IN MATT HAIG’S THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY

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Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi
Volume:7 Issue:1
THE SCIENCE FICTION OF TRAUMA IN MATT HAIG’S THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY

THE SCIENCE FICTION OF TRAUMA IN MATT HAIG’S THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY

Pages : 188-200

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Publication Date : 2024-03-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examines the emergent literary subgenre known as The Science Fiction of Trauma which involves the distinctive combination of science fiction components and studies of the complicated effects of trauma. The study posits that science fiction narratives often address trauma more explicitly than traditional literary studies, which may shy away from grappling with its complex and chaotic nature. An analysis of speculative fiction allows the exploration of intricate symbolic depictions of symptoms related to trauma (such as flashbacks and dissociation), the influence of trauma on one’s sense of self, and the broader societal ramifications of significant traumatic incidences. Exploiting science fiction settings that incorporate futuristic technology, encounters with extraterrestrial beings, or society that have been altered greatly, enhances the ability to depict the psychological and emotional consequences of trauma. Science fiction encompasses more than just the portrayal of spaceships and robots. It can be utilised to investigate genuine human experiences such as trauma. Science fiction writers employ the extraordinary components of the genre, such as sophisticated technology, alien civilizations, and futuristic settings, as instruments. These tools serve a purpose beyond creating visually impressive action scenes or constructing fictional worlds. They are employed to enhance the emotional resonance of trauma and make it more relatable for the reader. The aim of the study is to analyse Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library conducting the elements of The Science Fiction of Trauma in which fictional portrayals can both reveal and influence the dynamic advancements in scientific comprehension and representation of trauma.
Keywords : bilimkurgu ve travma, edebi travma teorisi, gece yarısı kütüphanesi, paralel evrenler, postmodern travma romanı

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