From Confinement to Liberation in Emma Donoghue’s Room

Abstract

Confinement is such a transformative experience that it is extensively discussed in various fields of study, such as psychology, sociology and literature. These studies attempt to explore the impact of confinement on the individual, who experiences a total isolation from human contact. They also shed light on the ways in which confinement is capable of reshaping self-perception, meaning of freedom and parameters of normalcy..