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.
She and Her Cat began as a short film released in 1999, later adapted into a mini-TV series in 2016. The story has since evolved into a novel aimed at pet owners and animal lovers alike. Divided into four chapters, it tells the stories of four women and their cats, exploring how their lives intersect and change through their unique companionships. As the wise dog, Jon, puts it: “Why bother looking after people? Because if we don’t, they die.”
What is my purpose? We’ve all been suffering from this notion: of not finding the reason why we live, of not playing a big role in the great tapestry of life. When this question is left unanswered, this becomes an unhealthy concept that we end up trying to question every single day. But what we fail to see is that: purpose does not have a stable meter. It does not need to be superbly great. It does not focus on one single goal.
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