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@article{173043,
        author = {Ms. Arockya Merlin and Dr. Chinsu Joy},
        title = {EMPATHY: EXPLORING DISABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN CAMMIE MCGOVERN’S THE ART OF SEEING},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1740-1743},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173043},
        abstract = {Cammie McGovern's The Art of Seeing offers a great depth about disability, resiliency, and the transformational potential of empathy within family roles. Considering character’s actual and metaphorical perceptual challenges, the analysis looks at how the novel presents the emotional and psychological effects of disability on each of them. Drawing on McGovern’s nuanced narrative techniques and secondary literary critiques, this study examines how the novel fosters empathy and challenges societal notions of ability. By juxtaposing the experiences of Julia, a visually impaired sister, and her protagonist sibling, McGovern address’s themes of identity, vulnerability, and resilience. This article also integrates insights from disability studies and literary theory to underscore McGovern’s contribution to inclusive storytelling. Ultimately, this analysis advocates for the importance of authentic disability representation in literature, highlighting its potential to cultivate a deeper understanding and acceptance of diverse human experiences.},
        keywords = {empathy, disability, resilience, family dynamics, identity, Cammie McGovern, inclusive storytelling},
        month = {February},
        }