| Abstract | Much of the literature that deals with what Jay Winter (2006) labels 'historical remembrance' makes clear reference to the issue of identity- particularly national identity. As Martin Heisler (2008a, 2008b; see also White 2000) explains, this is because processes of national-identity formation often look for a moment in the past that can be fleshed out with testimonies of survival, sacrifice or overcoming significant hardships. Borrowing James Wertsch's (2008a: 60; see also 2008b) terminology, these can be described as 'schematic narratives' that simplify complex histories and efficiently organize- through repetition- how a society (collectively) ought to 'think about' and respond to [...]
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