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Shaping Character through Traumatic Instances: A Study of Roxane Gay’s An Untamed State

Author(s) Ms. Dhanura K
Country India
Abstract Rape being a dreadfully increasing criminal activity, the number of people experiencing trauma has increased.Researches says that,women, especially the victims of sexual abuse are more likely to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Its impacts may get manifested in their behaviour, later. In this context, this project analyses a topic of high contemporary relevance; the traumatic breakdown in the novel, An Untamed State by Roxane Gay, focusing on the protagonist, Mireille Duval Jameson, who was kidnapped and gang raped.
By analysing this novel against the backdrop of trauma theory, this project investigates,how a traumatic incident is capable of changing one’s personality and his or her perception of life. This study also analyses the relationship between women and trauma and the factors which leads to their increased vulnerability.
According to American Psychological Association,women are more vulnerable to PTSD. Psychological trauma can leave the victims with haunting memories ,anxiety and depression. It can also leave people feeling numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people. Analysing the novel against the backdrop of trauma theory,this project unveils the damages; both physical and mental, endured by the protagonist.
Though violence against women is increasing day by day, no one neither speaks nor thinks about their mental state. In this context, this study which delves deep in to the mental state of a rape victim becomes more relevant.
Keywords An Untamed State, trauma, rape, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, scopophilia, relationships, healing
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-11
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