"But Won't She Grow Up Confused?": Trauma and Friendship in Zadie Smith's Swing Time.
The article explores how friendships that appear harmful or imbalanced can still be emotionally significant and form a crucial part of one's identity. Topics include complex attachments in friendship, power and intimacy in Swing Time, and the influence of race and socioeconomic factors. The article...
| Publicado en: | Contemporary Literature Vol. 66; no. 1; pp. 1 - 31 |
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University of Wisconsin Press
Spring2025
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| Sumario: | The article explores how friendships that appear harmful or imbalanced can still be emotionally significant and form a crucial part of one's identity. Topics include complex attachments in friendship, power and intimacy in Swing Time, and the influence of race and socioeconomic factors. The article questions what it means to be a "bad friend," arguing that friendships often labeled as toxic or competitive can still shape identity and social belonging. |
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