Carnival (ePub)

Description

Step into the magical world of carnivals and amusement parks with this nostalgic tale that transports readers back to a simpler time. Follow the journey of Rick and Lana as they experience the thrill of circus sideshows and the excitement of pier amusement parks. Through vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and games of carnivals, readers are invited to indulge in childhood memories of simpler times, filled with penny toss games, bumper cars, and the smell of cotton candy. This whimsical ode to the joy of carnivals will leave readers feeling alive and transported to a world where anything is possible."

Rick and Lana are workers in a factory where they witness the rapid pace of modern technology and the dismantling of machinery as their jobs and livelihoods are threatened. Rick is an artist who is struggling to create something new, but with Lana's encouragement, he learns to focus on the fundamentals of painting and expresses his innermost thoughts and feelings through his art. They realize they are part of a forgotten community that is rarely represented in the media or by those in power and must fight to make their voices heard and create a better world for themselves and those around them. They walk through Chinatown, marveling at the beauty of the world and realizing that there is more to life than just work.

1. The conversation between Rick and Lana in a coffee shop and later in bed revolves around the concept of modernism, postmodernism, and their impact on art and society. Rick, a modernist, argues for moving beyond the postmodern era to truly understand the progressive movement and bridge the gap between east and west. Lana is skeptical but agrees that understanding postmodernism is essential to understanding progress. They recognize the challenges ahead but vow to be the change they want to see in the world.
2. Follow Rick and Lana's carnival journey.
3. Factory workers threatened by technology.
4. Rick expresses inner thoughts through art.
5. Chinatown walk reveals beauty in life.
6. Coffee shop convo about modernism/postmodernism.
7. Rick advocates for bridging east/west gap.
8. Lana agrees understanding postmodernism is key.
9. They vow to be agents of change.