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The Shapes of Stories
- Kurt Vonnegut / Maya Eilam
- Jun 19, 2012
- 1 min read
"The shape of a society's stories, Vonnegut said, is at least as interesting as the shape of its pots or spearheads."
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Lately, I’ve been fascinated by the idea that stories can be mapped as emotional arcs. While a comedy rises and a tragedy falls, my own life once felt like a messy, chaotic line—especially during the stress of grad school applications. In a desperate moment, I even considered Gre test takers for hire. But realizing that choice would only lead to regret, I decided to face the challenge myself. Now, my story feels like it’s finally moving upward, one honest step at a time.