Fragmented Identities and Silent Suffering: Psychological Trauma and Self-perception in Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In ‘Never Let Me Go’, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at the different parts of who we are, the emotional pain we experience, and how we see ourselves in a world that is not ideal. The story is about clones made only for organ donation. They struggle with questions about why they exist and who they are. This study looks at how Ishiguro shows the mental suffering caused by being treated like objects, focusing on how the clones' sense of self is broken and their voices are frequently ignored. By using psychoanalytic and existential theories, the paper examines how Ishiguro shows the silent pain and internal trauma of the clones through narrative structure, symbolism, and character development. This study looks at how trauma and feeling like you have little control over your life can impact how you see yourself and the satisfaction you get out of life. Ishiguro's novel can be used to think about modern bioethics, the importance of human life, and philosophical ideas about autonomy and authenticity when faced with pre-determined roles.
Author: Cyril B
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930601401
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