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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"emotional catharsis"”.
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Damaged Goods
… a form of expression. When used as a channel for emotional catharsis from trauma, it facilitates healing. Research has found that victims of childhood trauma often cannot find words to express their feelings, and are paralyzed and unable to move on with their lives after trauma. My research …
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Romancing the Reader: An Analysis of Tropes in the Romance Genre
… genre is in its ability to offer readers an emotional connection with themselves and with others. Ultimately, this thesis argues that the genre’s historical resilience is not only found in its narrative structure, but also in its capacity to respond to and reflect the needs of its readers …