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Tag: The Walking Dead
Is a Dystopia Synonymous with Humanity?
Why Dystopian? It’s a question I’m inevitably asked when discussing my books and essays. My short answer is: Do I get a choice? Followed by my long answer: It’s what makes us human. The dystopian genre is a messy reflection of the good, bad and in-betweens of humanity in difficult situations. The dystopian society is an…
The Dystopian (whoops) Democratic Approach: Fake News
Here, I’ve got some fake news for you: Democracy exists!
“Is the Joke so Bad?” The Walking Dead’s Season 7 Premier and the Grief Process
If you’ve never heard the terms “loss accommodation” or “disenfranchised grief” you’re probably not alone. If you’re a Walking Dead fan, then you may want to look them up before the Season 7 premier. Both refer to the loss of a favorite character and the mourning process. While loss accommodation is the grieving fan trying…
The Walking Dead’s Season Finale is a Game Changer. Here’s Why…
As the finale of Season 6 comes to a close, The Walking Dead is as much alive today (mind the pun) as it was when it debuted in our living rooms in 2010. The topic, however, is one I have deliberately steered from in all my dystopian ramblings. As big a fan as I am…
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