Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders (2006) | How Woke Is It?

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Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders2006

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What We Think

'Fragile Things' is a breath of non-woke air in a literary landscape trending otherwise. Gaiman’s focus is on myth, imagination, and nuanced character, offering plenty for those who prefer stories over sermons.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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In our view, 'Fragile Things' puts storytelling and character above ideology. Most stories focus on surreal, fantasy, and personal themes, with characters of varying backgrounds but little sign that identity politics override narrative coherence. Forced representation and flawless diversity do not drive Gaiman’s tales here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Gaiman plays with mythology and modernity, often remixing folklore and tradition. However, he does this from a place of literary invention rather than outright revisionism or mockery. Masculinity, family, and religion aren’t systematically undermined, but some might bristle at playfulness with sacred ideas.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The collection showcases pluralism and a wide spectrum of ideas, not a single moral perspective. Alternative worldviews are explored rather than caricatured, with characters and settings reflecting variety instead of ideological uniformity.

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