Embracing Alienation: A Catalyst for Change

This chapter explores the transformative potential of embracing alienation as a means for social change, drawing parallels with historical movements like the Haitian and French revolutions. It critiques the oversimplified approaches to happiness in therapeutic culture, advocating for public engagement and collective action. The discussion further examines the complexities of literary forms and their relationship to contemporary capitalism, questioning how different narrative styles influence the perception of immediacy in art and society.