Time Travel as Ametaphor for Reclaming National Identity in Amy Harmon’s What the Wind Knows
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article explores temporal transformations as an artistic tool that serves to redefine national identity. Based on the example of Amy Harmon’s work, it analyzes how the main character Annie Gallagher’s journey into the past illustrates her return to Irish cultural origins. Particular attention is paid to the influence of historical events and Irish mythology on the construction of the narrative, as well as the role of collective memory in shaping national identity in the context of contemporary literature. The article explores the preservation of cultural heritage through the lens of the characters’ personal experience,emphasizing the connection between the past and the present in the context of literary discourse. Attention is focused on the use of temporal anomalies as a literary device to maximize the emotional impact on the reader. It is investigated how the non-linear construction of time allows for a deeper disclosure of the psychological aspects of the characters and the creation of a multi-level narrative. The novel What the Wind Knows is an example of combining historical reality with mythological motifs.
Source: CONTEMPORARY LITERARY STUDIES
Author: Mariia Iliuchenko
Institution: Kyiv National Linguistic University
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408170616