martyrdom in literature
"Martyrdom in literature" refers to the portrayal of individuals sacrificing their own lives or enduring extreme suffering for a cause, often emblematic of their unwavering commitment to principles or beliefs, thereby inspiring or challenging the reader's own values and notions of heroism.
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