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"Survival in Climate Fiction: A Study of Omar El Akkad’s American War

  • Unique Paper ID: 166504
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 1936-1937
  • Abstract:
  • Omar El Akkad's dystopian novel American War unfolds in a future America decimated by a second Civil War and climate catastrophe. The narrative centres on Sarat Chestnut, an adolescents Louisiana girl who gets entangled in the fight. El Akkad is a moving reflection on the long-lasting effects of war and the unwavering spirit of survival in the face of extreme adversity via Sarat's experiences. Sarat's Journey examines themes of survival, resiliency, and the human cost of conflict as the country struggles with natural disaster, political unrest, and widespread violence. Her transition from a helpless youngster to a vindictive rebel highlights the intricate relationship between individual trauma and group strife. This research paper explores the hard reality of surviving in a broken society, looking at how people and groups adjust to difficult situations and the moral quandaries that crop up when trying to hold on
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 1936-1937

"Survival in Climate Fiction: A Study of Omar El Akkad’s American War

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