Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chand, Ananya Title A name given to the resource Navigating the Labyrinth: Trauma and Memory in Donna Tartts The Goldfinch and Nathan Hills The Nix Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived IUP Journal of English Studies;Volume;20;Issue;1;pp.118-128 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.71329/IUPJES/2025.20.1.118-128" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.71329/IUPJES/2025.20.1.118-128</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007192011?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007192011?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chand A., Christ (Deemed to be University), Central Campus, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This paper delves into the intricate interplay between trauma and memory in 21st-century American fiction, with a specific focus on Donna Tartts The Goldfinch (2013) and Nathan Hills The Nix (2016). Through a comparative analysis of these novels, the study explores how characters navigate the labyrinthine complexities of trauma and its impact on memory, identity, and narrative construction. Grounded in the theoretical framework of Dan P McAdams Narrative Identity Theory, the study employs a rigorous interdisciplinary approach, synthesizing textual analysis with theoretical inquiry to illuminate the nuanced dynamics at play within the selected texts. The paper examines how trauma disrupts and reshapes memory, leading to fragmented recollections, haunting flashbacks, and the blurring of past and present. Additionally, it investigates how memory serves as a tool for both coping with and perpetuating trauma, shaping characters perceptions of themselves and the world around them. 2025 IUP. All Rights Reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Contemporary American literature; Empathy; Identity; Memory; Narrative identity theory; Trauma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IUP Publications Relation A related resource ISSN: 9733728; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online