Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #hardshipacademy

Most recents (1)

Here is why journalists should study literature.

There is something we call melodrama, which is the use of intense emotions in a piece of work.

The problem with melodrama is that it leaves the audience overwelmed with emotion but helpless to do anything about the situation.
A story becomes melodramic is when its plot has so many victims but no perpetrator whom the audience can hold responsible for the catastrophe.

Tragedy, on the other hand, is when the plot identifies the powerful as responsible for catastrophe. So victims dont dominate the plot.
#CribOfDeath and #HardshipAcademy, two
documentaries by @KTNKenya and @ntvkenya, are problematic because they are melodramatic, instead of tragic. They have shock value, but no bureaucrats or politicians for us to crucify to redeem our education amd healthcare.
Read 7 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!