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

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Emotions and Literary Reflections

This chapter examines the relationship between emotions and literature, particularly how personal experiences like breakups can fuel academic exploration of feelings. It delves into various theories of emotions and their cultural implications, while also analyzing characters from classic novels who navigate self-pity and social critique. Through the lens of literary figures, the discussion highlights the impact of societal norms and metaphors on our understanding of emotional states.

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