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@article{172156,
        author = {DR. RHEMA SHARON JX},
        title = {Ethereal Ties: Patriarchy, Intergenerational Wounds, and the Veiled Sisterhood in Weyward by Emilia Hart},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2484-2485},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172156},
        abstract = {This research paper delves into the intricate tapestry of female resilience, generational trauma, and the enduring struggle against patriarchal dominion. Through the interwoven lives of Altha, Violet, and Kate, Hart masterfully portrays a lineage of women bound by shared suffering and an unyielding connection to the natural world, which emerges as both a refuge and a source of empowerment. Nature is depicted as a dynamic symbol of liberation, offering the Weyward women sanctuary and agency amidst societal constraints. Altha’s herbal lore, Violet’s discovery of her familial legacy, and Kate’s reclamation of identity through the natural world illustrate the profound interplay between ecological harmony and feminist defiance. This thematic synergy underscores how nature functions as an ally in their quest for autonomy. Hart’s use of magical realism enhances the narrative’s evocative power, intertwining the mystical with the mundane to illuminate the resilience and solidarity of women across generations. Supernatural motifs, imbued with metaphorical richness, represent the reclamation of agency and identity within a patriarchal framework. By juxtaposing witch trials, domestic abuse, and societal strictures, Weyward traverses’ centuries to spotlight the perpetual struggles of women and their quiet resistance. This study contends that Hart’s novel is a poignant meditation on the invisible bonds of sisterhood and the indomitable spirit that transcends oppression, forging paths of healing and transformation.},
        keywords = {Resilience, lineage, nature, empowerment, supernatural},
        month = {January},
        }