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131: “Jeffty is Five” by Harlan Ellison

Jul 01, 202421 min
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In this episode, we discuss “Jeffty is Five” by Harlan Ellison. What can we learn from this nostalgic story? How does the ending wrap up the arc of the story? How can we tell which character the story is meant to change? What does it mean to suspend disbelief? How do we write a story about kids that’s for adults?

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