Healing through Diversity: The Role of Inter-Ethnic Bonds and Existentialism in Promoting Psychological Health in Paul Beatty’s Tuff

Abstract

This research is an endeavour that demonstrates how inter-ethnic connections and existentialism cultivate psychological vitality among marginalised people in Paul Beatty's novel Tuff. In the modern era, harmonious relationship among people is a crucial component that develops empathy, understanding, and collaboration to bridge the gap between human values. Even today class differences, racial prejudice, caste, religion, and stereotypes act as a tendency to degrade the weaker members of society frequently. Every location features unique problems stemming from past tragedies and discrimination. Since colonialism elevated several ethnic groups to prominence in America, prejudices against them continue to persist. Ethnic groups battling issues of race, culture, identity, and institutionalised discrimination from oppressors strive to live on the outskirts of society but the development of a positive inter-ethnic bond provides continuous encouragement for one another. The study by applying existentialist theory examines how these inter-ethnic ties enhance psychological well-being by taking into account the experience, empathy, and camaraderie of those living in the periphery. The research investigation additionally demonstrates exactly how successful the ability to build emotional resilience is by fostering mutual understanding, respect, solidarity, compassion, tolerance, reconciliation, and empathy between ethnic groups that promotes individual growth and group healing in marginalised communities