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The Complexity of Storytelling in Coetzee's *Foe*: Voices from the Island

In J.M. Coetzee's novel *Foe*, the journey of Susan Barton unfolds as she is shipwrecked on a desolate island, where she encounters Mr. Cruso and his mute companion, Friday. After returning to England, Susan seeks to have her traumatic tale told by the elusive author, Foe. Their collaboration exposes the intricacies of storytelling, identity, and the silencing of voices, particularly that of Friday. Through letters and interactions, Susan's quest for narrative ownership and the resolution of Friday's mystery culminates in a thought-provoking conclusion that challenges the nature of authorship.

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The Complexity of Storytelling in Coetzee's *Foe*: Voices from the Island

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  1. Foe (J.M.Coetzee)STRUCTURE • Chapter 1 Susan Barton, victim of a mutiny, is shipwrecked on a desolate island, where she meets Mr. Cruso and his “slave” Friday . Friday has been mutilated: he has no tongue. Cruso dies aboard the ship and Susan and Friday are left to make their way in England. • Chapter 2 After she arrives in England, Susan drafts a memoir and seeks out the author Foe to have her story told. Susan writes letters to Foe, letters that do not reach him because he is hiding, trying to evade his creditors. Susan and Friday go to look for Foe. • Chapter 3 Susan has a relationship with Foe, he wants to change some points of the book. Foe and Susan try to solve the mystery of Friday’s tongue. • Chapter 4 The novel ends with a sequence spoken by an unnamed narrator. Susan sees the island of Cruso, then she sees a ship and Friday that finally speaks.

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