Social Media Usage in Lauren Oylers "Fake Accounts"

Reflecting on contemporary young generations social media behaviour

Autori

• Esma Erkmen

Parametri

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo

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The paper explores the portrayal of social media usage in Lauren Oyler's "Fake Accounts," focusing on its reflection of contemporary young generations' online behavior. It presents theoretical frameworks on affect and identity creation in the digital realm, examining the distinction between social media influencers and average users. The analysis delves into the autofiction genre, assessing how autobiographical elements impact the narrative. Ultimately, it critiques how the narrator's self-staging mirrors real-life social media practices, highlighting issues faced by young adults today.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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