“Writing the wrongs and writing the rights”: scriptotherapy in Ian McEwan’s<i>Atonement</i>

Hejaz, Neha; Singh, Rajni

doi:10.1080/08893675.2023.2170718

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“…xv-xvi) In Henke's view, autobiographical writing ventures into the realm of therapy. The author utilizes the text as a medium to explore their socially shaped sense of self and establish a potentially counter-hegemonic narrative (Hejaz & Singh, 2023). Nemat relies on scriptotherapy in her journey, breaking her silence and reflecting on her suffering (2010, p. 591).…”

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Finding Her Voice Through Scriptotherapy: Marina Nemat’s Journey of Reclaiming Subjectivity after Trauma

Hooshmandasl,

Sabouri,

Ameri

2024

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Scriptotherapy, a form of writing therapy proposed by Suzette Henke, is gaining recognition in literary research but remains underrepresented in studies of Iranian diasporic literature, which often focus on identity crisis and Orientalist discourse. This paper explores the application of scriptotherapy in Marina Nemat’s memoirs, Prisoner of Tehran (2007) and After Tehran (2010), revealing the significant role of therapeutic writing in reclaiming subjectivity fragmented by trauma. As a teenager advocating for legislative reformation in 1980s Iran, Nemat faced legal consequences and two years of imprisonment, leaving enduring psychological wounds. Years after her release, disturbing memories and enduring silence compelled Nemat to utilize writing for catharsis. Through writing, Nemat confronts and transcends her haunting past, embarking on a transformative journey of healing and reclaiming her voice within an intersubjective realm. This paper emphasizes the importance of an audience as witnesses to trauma and discusses obstacles faced by women who bear witness, particularly when their testimonies involve institutional abuse and patriarchal constraints. This analysis demonstrates scriptotherapy’s transformative potential, empowering trauma survivors like Nemat to heal from the wounds of their traumatic pasts, ultimately enabling them to regain a profound sense of subjectivity, despite doubts about the authenticity of their narratives.

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confidence: 99%

Finding Her Voice Through Scriptotherapy: Marina Nemat’s Journey of Reclaiming Subjectivity after Trauma

Hooshmandasl,

Sabouri,

Ameri

2024

IJLLS

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“Writing the wrongs and writing the rights”: scriptotherapy in Ian McEwan’sAtonement

Cited by 1 publication

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Finding Her Voice Through Scriptotherapy: Marina Nemat’s Journey of Reclaiming Subjectivity after Trauma

Finding Her Voice Through Scriptotherapy: Marina Nemat’s Journey of Reclaiming Subjectivity after Trauma

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