Trauma Of Identity And Disorientation In H.G. Wells' “When The Sleeper Wakes”
Keywords:
Alienation, Disorienting Experience, Identity Crisis, Psychological Distress, Trauma Studies.
Abstract
This paper examines the themes of identity crisis and alienation in H. G. Wells' novel When the Sleeper Wakes. The story revolves around the protagonist, Graham, who falls into a cataleptic state and awakens 203 years later in a technologically governed dystopian world. The study analyses how Graham's disorienting experience of temporal displacement enhances his feelings of alienation and questions his identity. It also highlights how Graham's psychological distress can be understood via the framework of trauma studies. The novel actively portrays psychological trauma and shows how it shapes Graham's identity and worldview.
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Published
2024-12-29
How to Cite
M. Roshini, & Dr. K. Ganeshram. (2024). Trauma Of Identity And Disorientation In H.G. Wells’ “When The Sleeper Wakes”. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1S), 2095-2098. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1S.2295
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Articles
