Research Article

Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias

Number: 15 June 30, 2025
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Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias

Abstract

Every individual experiences traumatic events, including illness, death, and natural disasters, at some point in their lifetime. Although some individuals endeavor to resist the challenges that life presents, others succumb to these challenges, believing that they will ultimately fail. The capacity to persevere in the face of adversity is, in this context, known as psychological resilience. In Michael Tougias's Fatal Forecast, the protagonist Ernie seeks solutions to the challenges he faces, rather than surrendering to them. He overcomes the problems he faces on his sea cruise by using problem-solving and self-regulation abilities, as well as, most significantly, accepting the calamity that befell him. Ernie's capacity to control his urges is also one of the key elements in sustaining both his spiritual and physical endurance. Ernie's psychological resilience functions as a protective barrier, shielding him from the adverse effects of turbulent waves, hunger, and severe weather. When these factors, together with Ernie's capacity to adapt to environmental situations, overcome obstacles using his power, and inner strength, are examined, he fits the criteria for being a resilient person. The aim of the study is to determine whether psychological resilience is an inherent trait or the result of an individual's perseverance and fortitude in the face of adversity, as illustrated by the character Ernie. The aim of this paper is to examine the importance of resilience theory through the story of character Ernie.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

British and Irish Language, Literature and Culture

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

October 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 15

APA
Keleş, A. (2025). Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias. Toplum Ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, 15, 69-79. https://doi.org/10.48131/jscs.1573975
AMA
1.Keleş A. Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias. J-SCS. 2025;(15):69-79. doi:10.48131/jscs.1573975
Chicago
Keleş, Aybike. 2025. “Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in ‘Fatal Forecast’ by Tougias”. Toplum Ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, nos. 15: 69-79. https://doi.org/10.48131/jscs.1573975.
EndNote
Keleş A (June 1, 2025) Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias. Toplum ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 15 69–79.
IEEE
[1]A. Keleş, “Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in ‘Fatal Forecast’ by Tougias”, J-SCS, no. 15, pp. 69–79, June 2025, doi: 10.48131/jscs.1573975.
ISNAD
Keleş, Aybike. “Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in ‘Fatal Forecast’ by Tougias”. Toplum ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi. 15 (June 1, 2025): 69-79. https://doi.org/10.48131/jscs.1573975.
JAMA
1.Keleş A. Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias. J-SCS. 2025;:69–79.
MLA
Keleş, Aybike. “Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in ‘Fatal Forecast’ by Tougias”. Toplum Ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, no. 15, June 2025, pp. 69-79, doi:10.48131/jscs.1573975.
Vancouver
1.Aybike Keleş. Surpassing the Boundaries of Fortitude: A Study on Psychological Resilience Theory in "Fatal Forecast" by Tougias. J-SCS. 2025 Jun. 1;(15):69-7. doi:10.48131/jscs.1573975