Fiction and Politics
Elif emphasizes that storytelling cannot exist in a vacuum, especially in contexts marked by inequality and injustice. Through her fiction, she invites readers to explore difficult questions while respecting their diverse interpretations. She observes that readers often connect with characters they might otherwise hold biases against, revealing the transformative power of literature in fostering empathy and understanding.In this clip
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