TRAUMA AND HISTORY IN I AM MY FATHER'S DAUGHTER BY PHAN THUY HA

Abstract

This paper examines post‑traumatic memory in Phan Thuy Ha's novel Tôi là con gái của cha tôi/ I am My
Father's Daughter through the lens of trauma theory. Ha's work portrays both personal and collective trauma
experienced by South Vietnamese soldiers and their families. By interweaving direct experiences and
memories, this post‑war literary text creates an interactive connection between grand narratives and
microhistories, shaping perceptions of the Vietnam War and emphasizing the importance of peace.