They Hurt, They Scar, They Shoot, They Kill

Toxic Characters in Young Adult Fiction

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• Joni Richards Bodart

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• 324 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

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Exploring the darker side of human nature, this book delves into the portrayal of real-life monsters in fiction, focusing on characters such as sexual predators, bullies, and manipulators. It examines the impact of family dynamics, highlighting the mistreatment of vulnerable members by parents and siblings, as well as the harmful actions of school personnel. Additionally, the author discusses the experiences of victims in nonfiction works, illustrating that these real-life threats can be more terrifying than their fictional counterparts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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