Trauma, Memory, and Narrative Representation In Modern Fiction
Keywords:
trauma, memory, narrative representation, modern fiction, literary analysis, narrative techniques, psychological impact, postmodern narrative, unreliable narration, temporal fragmentationAbstract
This study investigates the interplay of trauma, memory, and narrative representation in modern fiction, focusing on how authors translate personal and collective traumatic experiences into literary form. By examining theoretical frameworks from trauma studies, memory theory, and literary criticism, the paper analyzes the narrative techniques employed to reconstruct disrupted memory, convey psychological impact, and engage readers in non-linear temporalities. Representative works from 20th and 21st century fiction, including postcolonial, modernist, and contemporary narratives, illustrate how fragmentation, unreliable narration, and metafiction mediate trauma and memory. The research highlights the dynamic relationship between narrative structure and the subjective experience of trauma, offering insights into the broader implications for literary analysis, memory studies, and psychological understanding of fiction. Through descriptive-analytical review and conceptual synthesis, the study proposes a framework linking trauma, memory, and narrative strategies, contributing to both theoretical and applied literary scholarship.
