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Why Fantasy Is Going To Extremes (With Nghi Vo)

Our Opinions Are Correct

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Navigating Whiteness in Literature

This chapter discusses the challenges white authors face when writing white characters and the implications of racial representation in literature. Through references to Toni Morrison and contemporary BIPOC narratives, it illuminates the dynamics of race and privilege in storytelling. Additionally, it critiques the tendency of some writers to depict 'un-raced' identities, advocating for a more nuanced portrayal of characters from diverse backgrounds.

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