hello friends, I have done a few digital collages for the final! the process involved a spreadsheet of all the times a given word was used in each book and/or pdf, a doc compiling all of the fragments/phrases/sentences, and a
empathy, trauma porn, ethics, and voice
The first half of class was spent discussing the ways in which trauma is consumed and the ethical dilemma this creates. I’ve written a handful of essays analyzing different forms of trauma porn (media that showcases trauma for sensationalizing purposes)
Trees and Shade in When the Emperor was Divine
As we’ve been reading Otsuka, I’ve noticed that the trees and shade may be symbolic of peace and normalcy. On the coast, the family has trees and shade, and this seems to represent for them a sense of life, hope,