"Away from the Protective Environment": Child Trafficking in Corban Addison's A Walk Across the Su

Abstract

     In his novel A Walk Across the Sun, Corban Addison addresses the issue of child trafficking, with a particular focus on young female trafficking. This global problem persists despite the implementation of laws and the international attention it has garnered. This paper aims to shed light on this issue by dissecting Addison's novel and highlighting the consequences of trafficking on the victims and society. The study employs a socio-psychological approach to underscore this issue's psychological and sociological effects on the children, their families, and their communities. Cathy Caruth's trauma theory and Bessel van der Kolk's studies on trauma and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) are utilized to underscore the psychological consequences of trafficking. Social studies are also employed to examine the social ramifications of trafficking