Analysis of Susanna Kaysen
A psychological and narrative exploration of Susanna Kaysen’s fragmented identity, quiet rebellion, and ambiguous diagnosis.
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A psychological and narrative exploration of Susanna Kaysen’s fragmented identity, quiet rebellion, and ambiguous diagnosis.
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the devil you don’t know is only a smoke screen for the devil you do
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A reflection on the mental and emotional labor of serious study, and why the hard things matter most.
Examining the difference between passive knowledge and transformative learning.
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