In my more generous moments, I tried to believe the locals were using anger to mask their fear of living in a dying town in a changing world.
In Roxane Gay's book "Hunger," the author delves into the complexities of living in a town that feels stagnant and hopeless. The locals often express anger, perhaps as a defense mechanism against the fear of their reality—a diminishing community in an ever-evolving world. This anger may mask deeper insecurities and a sense of loss as they confront the challenges that arise in a town that many perceive as dying.
Gay's reflection...