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[–] tetris11@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

This does seem very amateurish (Gladiator, Greenday, "smile through the pain"). These are emo tropes. I'd be disappointed to know it's him.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

You'd be disappointed if he isn't also a genius writer?

[–] aislopmukbang@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Not necessarily but basing an idealogy in fantasy (as he talks about the emperor being god in gladiator) neglects reality. Anger and whatever sense of righteousness you subscribe to should be based firmly in reality, otherwise you'll find you are acting on nothing but hypotheticals.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't see the issue in quoting works of fiction if you think they express something you're trying to say. People quote Shakespeare all the time to make a point but nobody cares because that's old and accepted. No I'm not saying Gladiator is on a level with Shakespeare but there's a weird imbalance in what you're allowed to quote in your argument and what not. If the imagery spoke to him, why not?

[–] aislopmukbang@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago

Point taken. I will admit I have been more critical given I don't believe this is real.

[–] iii@mander.xyz -3 points 2 weeks ago

I don't see the issue in quoting works of fiction

Otherwise the whole of marxism would be off limits

[–] frostysauce@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago

Did... Did you just gatekeep anger?

[–] tetris11@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I liked that the writer stuck with clear and simple english instead of flowering up their prose, but I just feel that using borrowed quips and popart philosophy isn't an honest way to write. It feels more in line with a teen or a young adult trying to find their voice in the words of others (and we've all been there)

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I still feel being "disappointed" is harsh. He's 26 and just wanted his thoughts out. He may have been trying, maybe even subconsciously, to emulate some literary devices more or less successfully in an effort to better convey his feelings but I really don't think the point was to write great literature.

[–] tetris11@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

To theirs credit, the part about watching their mother suffer was very relatable and felt extremely honest. I guess I was hoping that they would open with something like that instead of talking about their philosophy first. You're right though, the writer is likely young and I shouldn't expect so much.