Do I Dare to Leave the Universe Alone? Environmental Crisis, Narrative Identity, and Collective Agency in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction

Do I Dare to Leave the Universe Alone? Environmental Crisis, Narrative Identity, and Collective Agency in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction

Narrative identity, or the construction of a coherent life story to shape a sense of self, is a crucial aspect of identity formation. Narrative identity is impacted by the prevailing cultural narratives during the period of adolescence. This article, drawing on theory from literary studies and socio...

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Main Authors: Jonas Vanhove, Simon De Backer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Humanities
Subjects:
narrative identity
YA fiction
climate change
characterization
narratology
adolescent identity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/14/3/59
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