Personal Trials and Social Fears: Examining Reflexivity in Captivity Narratives

Abstract

Scholars Leslie Irvine and Wisam H. Alshaibi write "Personal explore Trials and Social Fears: Examining Reflexivity in Captivity Narratives." In both the historical and contemporary contexts, women’s narratives of abduction and captivity have played varied roles, serving as memoirs and sources of inspiration, shaping images of social problems, and promoting social policies.

Keywords

• memoirs
• personal trials
• social fears
• reflexivity
• captivity narratives
• literature