2017
DOI: 10.1080/14682737.2017.1391544
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Searching for Orgasms in the Dictionary: Language, Literature and Emotion inL’últim patriarcaby Najat El Hachmi

Abstract: L'últim patriarca by Najat El Hachmi (2008) has been critically acclaimed for its portrayal of the difficulties faced by a young Moroccan girl struggling to reconcile her past and present identities under the authoritarian yet unpredictable control of her father. This article focuses on the triangular relationship between language, literature and emotion that underpins the protagonist's quest for independence, self-esteem and emotional maturity. Drawing on research on bilingualism and emotion, literature and e… Show more

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