THE REPRESENTATION OF SUICIDE IN LITERATURE: INSIGHTS FROM NUSSBAUM, OLDS, AND WALLACE

This article examines the theme of suicide in literature through the lenses of three influential figures: Martha Nussbaum, Sharon Olds, and David Foster Wallace. Each author provides a unique perspective on the complexities of suffering, trauma, and existential despair. By analyzing their works, this study aims to illuminate how literature serves as a powerful medium for exploring the psychological and ethical dimensions of suicide, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of human suffering.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14810429
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Contemporary Literature and Criticism
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THE REPRESENTATION OF SUICIDE IN LITERATURE: INSIGHTS FROM NUSSBAUM, OLDS, AND WALLACE

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Contemporary Literature and Criticism
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THE REPRESENTATION OF SUICIDE IN LITERATURE: INSIGHTS FROM NUSSBAUM, OLDS, AND WALLACE

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Abstract

This article examines the theme of suicide in literature through the lenses of three influential figures: Martha Nussbaum, Sharon Olds, and David Foster Wallace. Each author provides a unique perspective on the complexities of suffering, trauma, and existential despair. By analyzing their works, this study aims to illuminate how literature serves as a powerful medium for exploring the psychological and ethical dimensions of suicide, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of human suffering.

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