Technology and Modern Identity
Reading recent works that reflect how technology has changed the way modern characters express their identity.
Key Questions
- How has technology changed the way modern characters express their identity?
- Analyze the impact of social media on self-perception and interpersonal relationships in contemporary literature.
- Predict how emerging technologies might further shape identity in future narratives.
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