In the end, authentic storytelling is not actually about what is accurate. It’s about what feels accurate. And because a specific picture of high school has been generated through generations of books, it seems more true to life.
Month: October 2022
I found that after the pure disappointment that was the first season, I actually didn’t mind the second season. Sure, there was quite a few instances of badly written dialogue, the worldbuilding was lacking and I still prefer the original but once you forget the original and view this as just another trashy teen fantasy drama, it’s not the worst. It’s actually quite engaging at times.
While the Avatar universe has never held back on its exploration of trauma, I think this is the first time it’s truly been centre stage. And while there have been disabled characters before, this is the first time a main character has had a debilitating injury (shown on screen) which caused them to relearn how to walk.
Due to overconsumption and consumerism, there simply is no longer enough space or resources left to ethically raise livestock. Most animals live in terrible conditions.
