Human Acts by Han Kang is a harrowing examination of the brutality humans inflict on each other, focusing on the Gwangju Uprising. Through intertwined narratives, the novel explores the deep scars of oppression, trauma, and loss, compelling readers to confront the darkness of human nature and the importance of remembrance in the face of atrocities.
Spending the night with Lixelle and the two Christines brought a lot of beautiful memories spent through our college lives. I felt ‘me’ once again. For a long time, I have always wondered how my life would turn our had I not entered into an exclusive school for girls. But talking with them made me realized that there’s perfectly nothing wrong with me. My thoughts, decisions, and actions are all mine – and owning them do not make me less of a person.
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