“West 13th Street! No Panamanian would have given this street that name. It was so... bland. Scrubbed spotlessly clean. Disconnected entirely from the history of what this area for so long had been, which, yes, yes, was poor and smelled to high heaven, but that is what it was. That was the truth.”
The title The Great Divide evokes themes of separation, disparity, and distinction between peoples, nations, belief systems, or social classes. It suggests an exploration of the gaps that exist in society, whether geographical, economic, ideological, or cultural. Such a title invites readers to consider the barriers that separate humanity and the implications of these divisions. Works bearing this title may address historical divisions, contemporary social issues, or philosophical concepts about how differences are perceived and maintained. more
“Everyone has an opportunity to die honestly, but not everyone has enough courage to live honestly.”
“You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page.”
“The moment elongates like pulled taffy.”