English 2071F/G Lecture Notes - Westboro Baptist Church
10 Feb 2014
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By nature, humans are a very curious species. We are curious about what lies beyond the stars and we are even more curious about what lies beyond the horizon. However, since we have no idea what our future will be like, we have to use characters and symbols of our present in order to create a believable future. In the novel parable of the talents by octavia e. butler, this happens with the presence of andrew steele jarret as well as the use of news bullets" and current world technologies. Through the use of these three elements, butler uses familiarization to create a future that the reader is able to believe in without it being too other-worldly or fantastical. In recent history, the united states of america has seen its" share of eccentric leaders and religious fanatics hoping to make a lasting mark across the country.
