Analysis
For this rotation, I wanted to work around a story based on a photo, and keep it as a short story, as opposed to the beginning of something longer. My immediate thought was to write about sickness, as it is not archetypically ‘dark’, however can be depending on the sick person’s view of their own illness.
The image used is a page from a book that discusses illnesses found in the pre-modern era, and the shocking effect they have on something as resilient as the human body. From this, I decided to write about a man who is partially in denial about being ill and believes that only sinners can develop disease. At the end I heavily imply that the man has passed, likely due to his illness.
This rotation was challenging in the sense that I had to make sure the story was compelling and make sure that it was within 150 words as well. I wish I could delve into the mindset of the character more, however I also wanted to make his negative impression of sickness clear.
Overall, I’m pleased with the outcome of my story. There are a few improvements that could be made with the pacing of the story, otherwise I believe that the intention behind why I made the story comes across clearly.
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