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International Journal Of Language, Literature And Culture(IJLLC)

Magical Minds and Mythical Hearts: Impact of Trauma and Healing in J K Rowling’s Harry Potter Series and Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy

Shikha Choudhary , A S Rao


International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-5,Issue-3, May - June 2025, Pages 19-35, 10.22161/ijllc.5.3.5

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Article Info: Received: 12 Apr 2025, Received in revised form: 08 May 2025, Accepted: 13 May 2025, Available online: 19 May 2025

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Contemporary psychological research has revolutionized our understanding of mental health, moving beyond traditional clinical definitions to embrace a more comprehensive view of emotional and psychological well-being. This modern perspective recognizes that psychological health exists along a continuum, where unaddressed minor emotional difficulties can gradually intensify into more serious mental health challenges. This comparative study investigates how trauma and healing are represented in contemporary literature through an analysis of the Harry Potter series and Shiva Trilogy. By examining these works through both Western psychological frameworks and Eastern philosophical traditions, this research explores how different cultural approaches conceptualize and address psychological wounds. The investigation draws upon interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating insights from clinical psychology, cultural studies, and literary analysis to understand how narrative fiction portrays various manifestations of trauma and recovery. Through careful examination of these literary works, this study demonstrates the importance of recognizing and addressing psychological challenges at all levels of severity. The research contributes to our understanding of how cultural frameworks influence trauma processing and healing, while highlighting the role of literature in making complex psychological concepts accessible to broader audiences.

Shiva trilogy, Harry Potter, trauma, psychoanalytic theory, pluralistic trauma theory.

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