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Fear, Guilt, and Survival: A Socio-Psychological Analysis of Danny’s Dilemma in Aravind Adiga’s Amnesty

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Aravind Adiga’s Amnesty is a gripping socio-psychological investigation of the immigrant experience told via the story of Danny, an undocumented Sri Lankan residing in Sydney, Australia. The present research paper deals with the aspect of how the novel delves into the psychological difficulties of persons who live in legal and social limbo, always negotiating dread, guilt, and moral uncertainty, and it will also study how Danny’s identity and actions are shaped by dread of deportation, the burden of ethical quandaries, and the desire for survival, all of which are intertwined with his complicated psychological quandary. The paper also highlights how his fear is exacerbated by his awareness that his silence could have negative effects, demonstrating how cognitive dissonance and moral obligation interact to cause psychological strain in people facing such problems. The novel emphasizes the universal human need for security and belonging, as well as how these needs shape, and are affected by the hostile circumstances in which they exist. This paper will also analyze how the novel depicts the human cost of living in the shadows, emphasizing the severe emotional and psychological toll of continually balancing survival and morality.

The Survival Rates of SMEs in Turkey and the Conceptual Framework of Factors Affecting IT

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SMEs are vitally important enterprises as they are a source of income and employment in both developed and developing economies. However, despite their importance, only a small part of them survive for many years. Therefore, identifying the factors that enable SMEs to survive will play an important role in attracting entrepreneurs’ attention and encouraging them to take steps to ensure the survival of their enterprises. In the literature, these factors are considered independently of each other. In this context, there is a gap in the literature that requires to demonstrate the relationship between these factors. This article aims to contribute to the literature by identifying factors affecting the survival of SMEs in Turkey and providing a conceptual framework that explains their relationships. In the proposed framework, managerial practices, entrepreneurial traits, market adaptation, growth management and finance management were considered as the main constructs. If this conceptual framework, which was revealed as a result of field observations and detailed literature reviews, is empirically supported by further studies, it can create an alternative perspective that will inspire SME owners in Turkey to keep their companies alive for years.