Dramatizing trauma in resistance to post-colonial hegemonic culture : a magic(al) realist reading of Toni Morrison's Beloved, Love and Frida Kahlo's selected paintings.

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for their support and guidance over the past several years, and their willingness to participate in my dissertation. I would also like to thank our Graduate School, who generously approved my extensions when I met difficulties in my life. Thanks are also due to other professors in this PhD program, Prof. Elaine O. Wise, Prof. St. Claire, Dr.