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History of Ideas 9: Joan Didion

Past Present Future

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Gary Fleischman: A Comic Realist in a Pork Pie Hat

This chapter focuses on Joan Didion's description of Gary Fleischman, a character who represents a different perspective on events - one that is not concerned with finding deeper meaning or interpretation, but rather shaping and making something out of the chaos. It also explores the contrast between Fleischman and Didion, as well as the types of people involved in the story.

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