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Psychoanalytic study of trauma in Ernest Hemingway’s fiction
Authors
Priyanka Pandey
Abstract
This research paper examines the representation and
psychological impact of trauma in the works of Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961)
through a psychoanalytic framework. Hemingway’s writing vividly captures the
emotional and psychological stress experienced by individuals in the aftermath
of conflict, loss, and existential crisis. Using theories from Sigmund Freud,
Carl Jung, and Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) studies, this paper
analyzes trauma as an internalized psychological wound rather than a mere narrative
device. Works like A Farewell to Arms, In Our Time, The Sun Also Rises, and
selected short stories reveal recurrent themes of disillusionment, emotional
numbing, memory repetition, and defense mechanisms. This study highlights how
Hemingway’s sparse style mirrors traumatic dissociation and argues that his
characters embody the “wounded healer” archetype, struggling to reconcile
fragmented identities with unresolved pasts. Integrating psychoanalytic theory
and textual evidence, this paper demonstrates how Hemingway’s fiction offers
deep insight into the trauma of the individual psyche and its cultural
implications in the modern age.
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Pages:383-385
How to cite this article:
Priyanka Pandey "Psychoanalytic study of trauma in Ernest Hemingway’s fiction". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 383-385
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