As Brown notes, Meeker argues that Western Civilization is mostly founded on the “tragic mode,” inspired by the great tragedies in which a “larger-than-life character attempts to bend the world to his (and it’s always his) image.” The character’s success “is also his undoing,” and tragedies end in bloodshed, death, and a funeral of some kind. Our … Continue reading Tragedy vs. Comedy Modes
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Ave Maria Bamford: The Gift of Mental Illness, aka Looking at The Bright Side of Life
Maria Bamford on Mental Illness, Climate Change, Losing, Dying Young, Addiction, Being a Single Mother, Relationship Failure, Financial Ruin, Loneliness and Unspeakable Tragedy. Sounds hilarious, doesn't it? And it is! Once the Joneses hear about the advantages of mental illness, everyone's going to want it. Want more good news? You probably already have a mental … Continue reading Ave Maria Bamford: The Gift of Mental Illness, aka Looking at The Bright Side of Life
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