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Kazuo Ishiguro - Klara and the Sun pt. 1

Critical Media Studies

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Unveiling the Darker Aspects and Inhuman Depths

Exploring the gradual revelation of darker truths in an idyllic world through the narrative style of the novel, including moments of shock and horror, the eerie positioning of characters, and the depth of emotion in a non-human entity. The conversation delves into the paradox of inhuman characters embodying humanity authentically, the politics driving life choices, and the critique of technology and elites within the story.

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