Cultural Influence On Looking For Alaska

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A lot of people have someone they can look upon for an influence, it could be a family member or a well known speaker. Some other people would rather have a cultural influence on their decisions in life. Whether it be in the cinema, literature, or arts, someone will use that platform as an important feature in their life. One of my favorite novels that’s important to me is called Looking For Alaska written by John Green. This novel speaks to many teenagers, like myself, about the importance of morality, friendship, and existence that we face

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