Melissa Broder on DEATH VALLEY
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Exploring Likability and Complexity in Characters
This chapter examines the importance of likability in fiction, focusing on female protagonists and their complex natures that challenge societal expectations. The discussion highlights the role of digital communication in shaping character experiences, particularly amid isolation during the COVID era. Through the character Jethra and themes of grief, trauma, and magical realism, the speakers emphasize the balance between reality and fantasy, humor, and the writing process.
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