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    Uysal, Mehmet Başak
    (Ankara Üniversitesi, 2024) Demir, Nalan
    The study examines Yasmin Rahman's young adult novel, All The Things We Never Said (2019), from the perspective of narrative empathy. The work centres around the survival challenges faced by three young individuals: Cara, Olivia, and Mahreen. Cara is rendered immobile as a result of her father's death in a tragic incident, and thereafter manifests symptoms indicative of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Olivia is compelled to conceal her mother's lover's act of abuse in order to ensure her own survival, while Mahreen struggles with the challenges posed by anxiety and depression. The story ends with their relationship progressing from an initial endeavour to assist one another in dying to a strong friendship that promotes reciprocal healing. The novel's narrative strategies were examined within the framework of narrative empathy theory to understand how they may evoke empathic responses towards young adults with mental illnesses. This analysis is signicant because it highlights how the novel uses point of view and embodied narration to encourage readers to empathize with the experiences and struggles of young adults facing mental health challenges. By focusing on these narrative techniques, the novel aims to foster a deeper understanding and compassion for this demographic, thereby challenging stigmas and promoting mental health awareness. This highlights the importance of narrative empathy in literature, as it not only engages readers emotionally but also facilitates a more profound connection with the characters' inner lives