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From Captivity to Empowerment: the Spectrum of Farida Khalaf’s Journey in The Girl Who Beat ISIS

Pratima Sarkar


International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-4,Issue-5, September - October 2024, Pages 18-22, 10.22161/ijllc.4.5.3

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Article Info: Received: 15 Aug 2024, Received in revised form: 11 Sep 2024, Accepted: 19 Sep 2024, Available online: 26 Sep 2024

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Conflicts have existed between countries, races, groups, civilizations, customs, genders, castes, colors, religions, and even faiths from the beginning of human history. Numerous conflicts have been sparked by these divisions, which have had a lasting effect on society as a whole in addition to causing suffering and destruction personally. In this context, Farida Khalaf is a renowned name who through her memoir The Girl Who Beat ISIS explores a remarkable transformation from a victim of ISIS captivity to a symbol of resilience and empowerment. The paper examines the broader themes of resistance, survival, and the reclaiming of identity in the face of extreme adversity, emphasizing how Khalaf's journey transcends personal suffering to become a testament to human strength and empowerment, adding with the contemporary struggles for freedom and dignity.

Farida Khalaf, ISIS, Resilience, Empowerment, Dignity

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