A Literary Darwinian Perspective on the Resilience of Human Relationships in Colleen Hoover’s All Your Perfects
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https://doi.org/10.70036/cltls.v2i4.219Keywords:
Literary Darwinism, Infertility, Human Motives, Imagination, Mate SelectionAbstract
Background: Human relationships, especially in the context of long-term romantic partnerships, are subject to various survival challenges. In All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover, the characters Quinn and Graham navigate the challenges of infertility through their evolving relationship. Literary Darwinism, inspired by evolutionary psychology, serves as the theoretical foundation to explore the resilience of human relationships. Aims: This study employs a literary Darwinian perspective on the resilience of human relationships in the novel All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover, focusing on the challenges of infertility. Methods: The research employs qualitative methods to analyze All Your Perfects through the lens of literary Darwinism. The study examines the characters' motives for mate selection and their use of imagination as a coping mechanism within the context of infertility. Primary data is drawn from the novel, while secondary data includes sources from evolutionary psychology and literary criticism. Result: The study reveals that Quinn and Graham’s relationship is anchored in mutual dependence, emotional support, and shared experiences. Despite their infertility, their commitment to each other remains strong, largely due to their ability to navigate challenges through imagination. The characters’ evolving perceptions of their relationship highlight how imagination fosters resilience and long-term survival in relationships. Implication: This research underscores the importance of understanding human mating preferences and the role of imagination in sustaining relationships, especially in the face of fertility challenges. It suggests that literary Darwinism offers valuable insights into human behaviors, providing a deeper understanding of relationship dynamics in literature. Further research could expand on the application of evolutionary psychology in contemporary romantic literature.
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