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Curiosity About Male Friendship
- Hanya Yanagihara wrote 'A Little Life' curious about male friendship and vulnerability.
- She explored how societal norms limit male emotional expression, leading to shame and sorrow internalization.
Paradise and Safety Explored
- 'To Paradise' explores America as a concept of paradise and personal safety sacrifices.
- It questions how much individual rights should be surrendered for security and societal stability.
Hanya's Hawaiian Upbringing
- Hanya grew up in Hawaii, a place shaped by American imperialism and native culture.
- She reflected on her family's role and her identity as an interloper in that colonial history.