Hey guys
So I was having a bit of trouble fully grasping the themes I wanted to convey in my re-write, and also trouble coming with an appropriate original text. After talking to Aimee about choosing a text that might be of more interest to me, she suggested song lyrics. I have also decided I want to address other post-colonial themes other than just race relations.
Therefore, my idea has evolved into using lyrics from a Metallica song called 'Unforgiven', which is about an oppressed boy, and developing that into a story of post-colonial loss of identity and decolonisation. I want to use 'kiwi-english' and try something new by telling half the story from the boy's POV and half from another sideline character's POV.
I'm feeling much better about the re-write now that I have something more appropriate to my interests to focus on!
Hope everyone else is going well.
Nat
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Hey Nat
That sounds like an awesome idea. Really interesting to take song lyrics and turn it into a story. I'm excited to read what you come up with. :)
Sounds interesting! Good idea :)
Hi Nat!
Very unique angle. I like it!
All the best :*).
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