Psychological Battles: Masculine Coping Mechanisms and Post-Traumatic Stress in Kevin Powers’ The Yellow Birds
K. JayaSri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore Pages:405-410 This paper explores the intricate relationship between masculinity and trauma in KevinPowers’ The Yellow Birds, set amid the Iraq War. It examines the psychological andemotional toll of combat on male soldiers, focusing on how traditional masculinity isboth challenged and reinforced by war and post-traumatic stress. Through …