Author(s)

He Zemei ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ College of Liberal Arts, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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ABSTRACT

Honor and Duty is the work of Chinese-American writer Gus Lee. It tells the story that Kai Ting, the hero, tries to escape from the bondage of his family and get rid of his trauma, but finally, he can heal his trauma through the help of others and self-exploration. The detailed description in the novel reveals Kai Ting's trauma and its influence on Kai Ting. The long-term traumatic experience made Kai Ting miserable. Fortunately, with the help of Uncle Shim, Kai Ting was redeemed and gained self-growth. Therefore, Kai Ting gradually found his self-worth and rebuilt his relationship with his family.

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He Zemei, Kai Ting's Growth in Honor and Duty from the Perspective of Trauma. Lecture Notes on Language and Literature (2024) Vol. 7: 148-152. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/langl.2024.070522.

REFERENCES

[1] Zhao Dongmei.(2011) Theory and Research of Psychological Trauma. Guangzhou: Jinan University Press.
[2] Gus, Lee.(1994) Honor and Duty. New York: Ballantine Books.
[3] Rui Yuping.(2004)A Study of American Bildungsroman. Beijing: China Social Sciences Press.
[4] Herman, Judith.(1992)Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence — From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. New York: Basic Books.
[5] Li Guirong. (2010)Traumatic Narration: A Study of Traumatic Literature in Anthony Burgess. Beijing: Intellectual Property Press. 

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