Really interesting issues. Another take on the 'we' is that it shouldn't necessarily be used to invoke blame or guilt, but it should be used to suggest it's our combined responsibility to address the various environmental issues, starting with our personal contribution, but more importantly embracing the 'we,' our collective response. Which nothing less than will do. I think many writers do and have helped throughout written history by providing narratives for a different world. 'We' are the ones who change the course of history by writing it ahead of time and projecting it forward for others to be challenged, inspired and, hopefully, changed by.
Really interesting issues. Another take on the 'we' is that it shouldn't necessarily be used to invoke blame or guilt, but it should be used to suggest it's our combined responsibility to address the various environmental issues, starting with our personal contribution, but more importantly embracing the 'we,' our collective response. Which nothing less than will do. I think many writers do and have helped throughout written history by providing narratives for a different world. 'We' are the ones who change the course of history by writing it ahead of time and projecting it forward for others to be challenged, inspired and, hopefully, changed by.
Yes! I love how you extend this discussion of ‘we’ to bring it full circle back to inspiring and galvanising! We’re in this together ❤️
Such a helpful and gentle take, thank you, Sara!