The Ethics of Writing with Melissa Febos
Good Writing Podcast
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Exploring the Concept of Cruelty in Writing
The chapter discusses the concept of cruelty in writing, both in fictional and non-fictional contexts. The speaker talks about the value of exploring the reality of cruelty in art but also highlights the distinction between characters being cruel to each other and actively writing in a cruel manner. They question the necessity of including cruel details about fictional characters if it is not crucial to the story.
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