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18.31: Getting Personal: Mining Your Life for Themes

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Exploring Different Approaches to Dismantling the Master's House

In my writing, I used to focus on characters battling against cultural norms, but recent events made me question if that approach is effective in dismantling societal problems. Now, I explore different perspectives on how to achieve a common goal of dismantling the oppressive system. Some characters want to blow it up, some want to burn it down, and some want to use alternative methods. This shift has added depth to my stories as I grapple with this issue personally.

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