‘Station Eleven’ written by Emily St.John Mandel illustrates the modern world through various aspects, by both condemning and celebrating it. She communicates to her audience that even though there are many things that should be criticised, we should not take what we have for granted. Through her non-linear text, she emphasises the vulnerability of individuals who rely on technology, yet the achievements society has made and its immense benefits. She conveys the deep necessity of art and the beauty of it through the numerous references. Mandel uses the post-apocalyptic dystopian narrative to accentuate how vulnerable individuals are to technology. She portrays individuals to heavily rely on technology which is shown through Jeevan. Jeevan …show more content…
She demonstrates this through the absence of technology. Technology was the main use for communication in the pre pandemic world as Arthur was an actor, he thrived off the film world and television. It enabled people to connect with others on a global scale. However, when the Georgia flu hit, it caused people to lose access to technology which catalysed the world to collapse. As “For the first few weeks there were people here and there, but then there were none. The electricity shut down, the pumps shutting off, emptying the reservoirs." Mandel describes the cascading events and how quick it led to the collapse of civilization. It allows the audience to really take in the world around them as Mandel presents a world without innovation. Subsequently, Mandel depicts that technology is not just of the internet but innovative machines, such as planes. Plane symbolised a sign of hope and desire. The lack of ability to use planes portrayed a loss of mobility as they were “grounded forever” and were in “various states of disrepair. She celebrate the aspects of technology blah something