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Unreliable Narrator

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"Unraveling the Confusion: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Ending Explained"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon

The ending of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds a new layer of confusion to the already complex narrative, with multiple worlds and unreliable narration from protagonist Cloud Strife. The game introduces an alternate world where Zack Fair survives, while Aerith and Cloud exist in a comatose state. Cloud's unreliable memory further complicates the storyline, making it difficult to discern what is real or imagined. The presence of multiverse events and the character Zack Fair add to the ambiguity, leaving players questioning the reality of the game's events.

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"Exploring the Complexities of Yellowface in R.F. Kuang's Novel"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

In "Yellowface," R.F. Kuang satirizes the publishing industry with a tale of a struggling writer who passes off her recently deceased friend's book as her own. The novel is a breezy and propulsive read, a satirical literary thriller that's enjoyable and uncomfortable in equal measure. It's also the most granular critique of commercial publishing in fiction, and seeing the cruel, indifferent vagaries of one's industry so ably skewered is viciously satisfying.

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