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Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019)

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Emotional Turmoil: Women and Rejection in History

This chapter explores the portrayal of emotionally distraught women through history, starting with ancient literature and extending to contemporary film. It examines how cultural narratives shape perceptions of rejection while integrating psychological theories to analyze the impact of early love experiences on adult emotional responses.

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