Do I Dare to Leave the Universe Alone? Environmental Crisis, Narrative Identity, and Collective Agency in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction

Narrative identity, or the construction of a coherent life story to shape a sense of self, is a crucial aspect of identity formation. Narrative identity is impacted by the prevailing cultural narratives during the period of adolescence. This article, drawing on theory from literary studies and socio...

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Published in:	Humanities
Main Authors:	Jonas Vanhove, Simon De Backer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Subjects:	narrative identity YA fiction climate change characterization narratology adolescent identity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/14/3/59