• Engelsk
  • Utdanning: Vg2
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  • Ord: 355

Innledning
Certain life experiences can leave lasting scars that may lead to mental illnesses like depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In Miguel Syjuco's short story "Be Here Now" from 2012, the narrator grapples with such experiences, likely stemming from his time as a press photographer in a war-torn place.

The entire story unfolds in the narrator's new home, where he lives with his fiancé, Jenna. Despite her efforts to make him feel comfortable, the narrator struggles to adjust to the new environment.

He finds it difficult to fully engage with his present surroundings due to the haunting memories of the past.

There are subtle signs of strain in their relationship, like the morning when Jenna makes breakfast in bed, but he refuses to eat, leading to a day of silence between them.