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MT: The frames themselves tell a complete story, but footnotes add context and present an alternative narrative that is presented at first glance.
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this is iconic; tricking him, the tension, everything.

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omg did Okwe drug him

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I love use of footnotes.

"You came here in the back of a truck, but you will leave this country in chains"
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"There is nothing so dangerous as a virtuous man."
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"who will cook for me?" me too girl
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ok that grocery store lady needs to chill.
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sorry WHAT is in that toilet 😭
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we love a happy ending
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MT: The dichotomy of Carmel’s infidelity and her dedication to maintaining her marriage adds depth to the character by muddling her moral views.
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MT: Societal weights and expectations that are placed on women, such as mother, wife, caretaker, and peacemaker, are exemplified through Carmel.

there's just something about having judgmental older men as main characters that i love.
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MT: Isolation serves as both a defense tactic and self-sabotage.
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MT: Gender norms worsen a divided political climate by pitting people against each other in the pursuit of an idealized society.
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MT: The narrator's method of using jagged narration that jumps around reflects the attempt to maintain a secluded narrative despite the inevitable interference from the larger world.
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a cat is sitting on a couch with its mouth open . ALT: a cat is sitting on a couch with its mouth open .

every time a new story is told:
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MT: Creating a story within a story allows the author to incorporate additional facts and plot points in subtle ways.
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MT: The altering of history to fit a preferred narrative to lessen the writer's guilt speaks to the longstanding truth that the writers of history control the narrative. #367britlit

MT: The altering of history to fit a preferred narrative to lessen the writer's guilt speaks to the longstanding truth that the writers of history control the narrative. #376britlit

a woman is surrounded by mathematical equations and the word trendizisst is on the bottom left ALT: a woman is surrounded by mathematical equations and the word trendizisst is on the bottom left

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briony at the wedding:

MT: Truth is hard to see when not having all of the information, or having the wrong information.
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that was one awkward family dinner 😬
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"She could not remain here, she knew she should make plans, but she did nothing." (McEwan, 21)

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Ishiguro has a special way of saying he is going to give you info and then telling you something else for three chapters before getting back to that info
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MT: In Never Let Me Go, creativity equals currency which represents the extent and weight of capitalism in present day society as new industries emerge.
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a little girl is making a funny face while sitting in a car . ALT: a little girl is making a funny face while sitting in a car .

kathy when ruth was talking about the bag
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random guy: geometry = rational = safety

old lady: takes the bike

guy: oh no :( I’m sure it’s fine
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"Let’s pretend there’s a way of getting through into it, somehow, Kitty." (p. 99)

Alice's imagination is unmatched.
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