James by Percival Everett

from The Bookish Psychologist · host Grace Fowler PhD

CW: enslavement, sexual assault In this episode, I review the multi-award-winning novel, James by Percival Everett. This book is a loose retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but told from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man owned by Huck Finn's guardian. James becomes a fully realized character in this novel, and there is a lot to discuss from a psychological perspective. I use Gestalt theory to explore James and his character development. ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram

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