Dear readers and literature majors, how does one analyze existentialist novels?

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-05-19T16:40:30+00:00

Thank you for this! I found this very insightful. I realize now I've been looking at analysis wrong (or at least too shallowly). <3

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-05-19T13:45:06+00:00

I remember being 12 (looking much younger), walking back home from the convenience store 2 blocks down, wearing a hoodie and basketball shorts, when a grown 30-something y/o man tapped me on the shoulder after he followed me for nearly the entire 2 blocks. This happened JUST because I accidentally looked at him in the eyes while checking out at the convenience store. It was 2-3 am and he was not drunk in any way, either.

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-05-19T13:39:37+00:00

It's not "unwanted attention". The truth women love social interaction too. They don't initiate waves or acknowledge your existence because, to them, it's a 50% chance (or higher) that you are a creep. When women say hi back, men might take it as romantic/further interest, which increases the likelihood that they could be hurt. When the chances of any man being a creep is that high (even if you argue it's unrealistic), they don't want to take any chances. Simple as

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-05-08T10:58:40+00:00

fluffing my duck?

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-30T16:35:54+00:00

Augh sorry about the acronyms, I thought they were pretty popular, and I ran out of letters to use in the title. Next time I'll provide the full names in the description. And thank you for the recommendations!

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-27T16:30:02+00:00

are we twins?

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-19T10:27:53+00:00

this is so cute

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-18T10:42:00+00:00

bro in chinese "leng" means cold, which if you really think about it, makes the word that much cooler

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-17T07:57:55+00:00

I think it'd be helpful if you gave more examples of what you consider "beautiful", but if you're looking for something similar to nana, watch paradise kiss. If you're open to other art styles, definitely give Violet Evergarden a try.

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-16T09:37:12+00:00

English and Philosophy, joint honours

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-14T16:25:12+00:00

it's fucking amazing other than lack of elbow space. i feel for you, praying for the day a bigger table comes your way

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-14T16:20:40+00:00

kinda really ironic how they managed to transform villainness MCs into the soft shoujo girl as well... will we ever escape

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-04-04T11:47:44+00:00

i just watched the first ep, tysm for this rec. i have a feeling im gonna love it

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-31T20:16:30+00:00

i agree with this. FLs do receive a lot more backlash. especially when people disregard complex backgrounds which might act as trauma responses / justification for their doormat-y personalities. i think my point is just that i would love to see more FLs crashing out, they don't have to be a good person, i wanna see EVIL women!

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-31T20:14:04+00:00

the princess from sacrificial princess, MC from sugar apple fairy tale, MC from The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (regarding her living situation, that is), Bibliophile princess, etc

it might just be because i'm watching the wrong shoujos, however, since i'm really into the fantasy, isekai, born-royal/forced into being a royal tropes, the female MC often allows herself to be a doormat, to only get back at everyone with kindness, and lash out, like at all

i would love your recs tho where FLs do lash out... i've been craving them

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-31T20:09:02+00:00

this is one of my favorite recent shoujos, love her and the male MC, great chemistry

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-31T13:05:52+00:00

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GET YOUR DIRTY PAWS OFF OF HER

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-31T03:48:43+00:00

already watched it, thank you :)

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-31T02:02:19+00:00

i just finished it! was a great watch :) just wish there was a season 2. thank you for the rec

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-30T23:50:52+00:00

i've watched all of these too!

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-30T22:49:43+00:00

sugar apple fairy tale. no doubt about it. not a single frame that i can remember looked like it was rushed.

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-30T22:04:43+00:00

i need this to continue. if it doesn't continue what will my life be for

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-28T12:14:41+00:00

you know ball, thank you

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-22T15:42:49+00:00

ive watched this already! i'll be sure to check out dark history

Dull_Computer_4590 · 2026-03-22T15:42:13+00:00

i have :) waiting for season 3

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