Predetermined The Concept of Introspection in Episodic Theory

• Author(s): Karthikeyan A. ; T. Sai Prathebha
• Paper ID: 1704357
• Page: 690-692
• Published Date: 29-04-2023
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 10 April-2023

Abstract

“Garden Spell” by Sarah Addison Allen is a novel that explores the power of nature, the importance of forgiveness and self-acceptance, and the healing potential of relationships. The story follows two sisters, Claire and Sydney, who have been estranged for many years but are brought back together by a family crisis. The novel is set in a small town in North Carolina and features elements of magical realism. The central focus of the novel is a mysterious garden behind the sister’s childhood home. As Claire and Sydney work to restore the neglected garden, they are also forced to confront their own past traumas and secrets. The garden has the power to influence the emotions and behavior of those who enter it, and the sisters soon discover that it holds the key to unlocking the true nature of their family’s history. Through the magical elements of the story, Allen explores the idea that there is often more to life than what can be seen on the surface. The novel also highlights the power of forgiveness and self-acceptance, as the characters learn to embrace their flaws and forge new connections with each other and the world around them.

Keywords

Magical Realism, Episodic Theory, Waverly Garden, Specific Events.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Karthikeyan A. , T. Sai Prathebha "Predetermined The Concept of Introspection in Episodic Theory" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 10 2023 Page 690-692

IEEE:
Karthikeyan A. , T. Sai Prathebha "Predetermined The Concept of Introspection in Episodic Theory" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(10)