PSYCHOLOGICAL GRIEF, LOVING-KINDNESS, AND THE DEHUMANIZING EFFECTS OF RACISM IN GEORGE SAUNDERS’ “ISABELLE”
Abstract
This research paper discusses how George Saunders’ short tale “Isabelle” explores the brutalising impacts of racism in modern American culture as well as emotional anguish. The narrative shows Split Lip’s love and concern for his daughter Isabelle, who has special needs.







