Why We Shouldn't Rewrite Roald Dahl

A personal essay exploring the tension between preserving literary history and making classic works more inclusive for modern audiences, using humor and cultural commentary to examine a complex public debate.

Project type

Essay

Date

February 2023

Location

Waynesboro, VA

Challenge

Contribute a thoughtful perspective to a polarizing conversation without reducing the issue to simplistic talking points.

Editorial Approach

Blended humor, personal reflection, and historical context to encourage readers to wrestle with competing values while arriving at their own conclusions.

Result

Produced a nuanced essay that demonstrates my ability to engage difficult cultural conversations with empathy, curiosity and a distinctive editorial voice.

Link

Y'all getting this Roald Dahl thing completely wrong.

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