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ABSTRACT
This essay explored the themes of fantasy, trauma, and identity within the context of Chigozie Obioma's An Orchestra of Minorities, Akwaeke Emezi's Freshwater and Toni Morrison's Beloved, to offer a deep understanding of the human experience. By exploring into the realm of symbolism, these novels illuminate how fantasy acts as a channelt for exploring fate and free will, imagination, and transcendence. Through these symbolic elements, the characters grapple with their circumstances, seeking to reconcile their independence with the forces beyond their control. In these novels, the portrayal of trauma through setting emphasizes how physical environments deeply affect traumatic experiences, triggering fear and isolation, illustrating the complex nature of post-traumatic stress disorder, and showcasing characters' resilience on their paths to recovery.. The novels delve into the theme of identity through character development, highlighting the conflict between individual and societal expectations, exploring the multifaceted influences on characters' quests for belonging, and emphasizing the intricate process of identity formation.
