Volume V Issue I January-March 2025

Name of Author : Thrisha Sharon A R, Asha P R

Title of the paper : Echoes of a Lone Mind: A Psychoanalytic Study in Matt Haigs The Midnight Library

Abstract: Matt Haig, a renowned British author, is well known for his deep exploration of loneliness, emotional turmoil, and the human condition in his works. The Midnight Library delves into themes of regret, choices, and the search for meaning, making his writing highly relevant to study isolation and self-exploration in the present scenario. The present article Echoes of a Lone Mind A Psychoanalytic Study in Matt Haigs The Midnight Library examines the effects of social isolation, trauma, and disconnection encountered by Nora Seeds psyche due to her past experiences. The protagonist, Nora struggles with nostalgia and feels trapped by her regrets. This leads her to search for purpose in her life. The study further explores how Noras solitude shapes her identity, showing how her suffering leads to self discovery. It also illustrates how loneliness wound and heal Nora’s psyche.

Keywords : Isolation, Trauma, Disconnection, Nostalgia, Psyche

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Page Number : 8-10