As we all know, writers like to use their craft to make social commentary. What safer way is there to remark on a social, religious or political issue than to drag fictional people through the coals of said issue? It’s like holding up a mirror, but not quite as direct.
Tag: society
Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans
There is nothing I love more than when literature is used to make a blatant comment about something going on in society. Studying history through the lens… Read more “Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans”
The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology
I don’t read a lot of sci-fi, so I can’t comment on the mechanics of the literature. But, over the years, I have watched a number of… Read more “The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology”
On Language and the Promiscuous Woman
One of my “dreams” as a writer involves emulating Hemingway. If this surprises you, you either know me personally or already know that there’s not much about… Read more “On Language and the Promiscuous Woman”
Table for One…
Have you ever eaten at a restaurant alone? Not on a business trip, but in your home city or town? Personally, I have always avoided eating alone… Read more “Table for One…”
Evaluating Genre: The Dystopian Precursor to the Zombie Apocalypse
Lately I have found myself very interested in Dystopian Literature; so much so that it has influenced my next anticipated large project—a novel to be completed before… Read more “Evaluating Genre: The Dystopian Precursor to the Zombie Apocalypse”
A Liberal Midwestern Shout of Support for Gay/Same-Sex Marriage
Gay/same-sex marriage has been a political hot button for some time now. Those who argue for banning it say that they want the concept of marriage to… Read more “A Liberal Midwestern Shout of Support for Gay/Same-Sex Marriage”
The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale
Post-apocalyptic stories have grown very popular in recent years. These stories have origins or back-stories that run the gambit of reasons for the end of society as… Read more “The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale”
Society’s Impending Cliff: The Dirty 30
Today I am going to take a step away from literary things to comment and analyze society and it’s obsession with marriage and babies. Back in the… Read more “Society’s Impending Cliff: The Dirty 30”
Winter Storm Q: Snowpocalypse in the Heartland?
With all our technological and medical advancements, it’s amazing to me that our society still comes to a standstill during bouts of extreme weather. We can defeat… Read more “Winter Storm Q: Snowpocalypse in the Heartland?”
Writer vs the World 