Hyper-Normalization in War Porn and the article by Matthew Adams describe similar aspects in how Hyper-Normalization affects the world and the individuals which are confronted by this concept. This type of “Normalization” can be described as destructive and desensitizing to the individuals that are exposed to this normalization. In Matthew’s article he briefly describes this topic, whereas in War Porn this idea is expressed through there different narratives of Individuals involved in the Iraq war. The narratives express different viewpoints of individuals in the war but one thing that they have in common is that they have experienced Hyper-Normalization. However, these people are not the only ones affected by these concept as I read the
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It goes into depth how violence affected the characters and how they became accustomed to the war. Each character experiences their own hardships and challenges but they all experience hyper normalization at points in their journey. The first main character that we are exposed to named is Aaron and he is a solider that has just recently came to the states from Iraq. Aaron goes to a barbecue with friends and here is where the idea of Hyper Normalization begins. The other people at the barbecue are regular citizens not soldiers unlike Aaron. They haven't fought in Iraq or any war. Their view of the war is just what from what they see on the news or hear from friends. However, the news is just news nothing can compare to what a soldier like Aaron. “I Just you know, I mean all we know is what they show us on Tv, right? I mean, we don't even know. I can't even imagine. were totally ignorant of this situation, and Im just wondering is it getting better or worse”?(War Porn, pg. 28). This quote shows how people really only know what they hear and see on Tv, unless the person actually fought in the war they won’t the true scope of violence that happens. Aaron informs them what war really is like in Iraq from his perspective and the result is some individuals are appalled while …show more content…
Once the war ended and Aaron wasn't in war he began to have withdraws and dint know what to with his new life in the states. For that period of time all that he had to do was serve and defeat the enemy with any means possible. Aaron wasn't the only character that withdraws like this another main character Wilson also experienced similar effects. War can be a destructive for a individuals mind and the way they interact with those around them once they come out of their routine. Wilson is introduced later on in the book and he clearly accentuates what can happen to an individual post-combat. Once he leaves the war he still has the same attitude even when there is no sign of danger. He looks at buildings and at cars for possible enemies that may harm and eventually causes him to go to fight in order to feel a sense of need. Wilson’s narrative has more violence and war descriptions than Aaron narrative. Wilson’s shows more of everyday combat life and his and other soldiers daily routines at the camps in Iraq. They wake up early go to the gym, eat, and run missions. Like Aaron he becomes used to the violence commode in Iraq. “That night we woke to another mortar attack. One explosion, then one more. I looked at sergeant Chandler the bunk opposite. he looked sideways at all the other guys slowly getting up and putting on their gear, then rolled over and
It goes into depth how violence affected the characters and how they became accustomed to the war. Each character experiences their own hardships and challenges but they all experience hyper normalization at points in their journey. The first main character that we are exposed to named is Aaron and he is a solider that has just recently came to the states from Iraq. Aaron goes to a barbecue with friends and here is where the idea of Hyper Normalization begins. The other people at the barbecue are regular citizens not soldiers unlike Aaron. They haven't fought in Iraq or any war. Their view of the war is just what from what they see on the news or hear from friends. However, the news is just news nothing can compare to what a soldier like Aaron. “I Just you know, I mean all we know is what they show us on Tv, right? I mean, we don't even know. I can't even imagine. were totally ignorant of this situation, and Im just wondering is it getting better or worse”?(War Porn, pg. 28). This quote shows how people really only know what they hear and see on Tv, unless the person actually fought in the war they won’t the true scope of violence that happens. Aaron informs them what war really is like in Iraq from his perspective and the result is some individuals are appalled while …show more content…
Once the war ended and Aaron wasn't in war he began to have withdraws and dint know what to with his new life in the states. For that period of time all that he had to do was serve and defeat the enemy with any means possible. Aaron wasn't the only character that withdraws like this another main character Wilson also experienced similar effects. War can be a destructive for a individuals mind and the way they interact with those around them once they come out of their routine. Wilson is introduced later on in the book and he clearly accentuates what can happen to an individual post-combat. Once he leaves the war he still has the same attitude even when there is no sign of danger. He looks at buildings and at cars for possible enemies that may harm and eventually causes him to go to fight in order to feel a sense of need. Wilson’s narrative has more violence and war descriptions than Aaron narrative. Wilson’s shows more of everyday combat life and his and other soldiers daily routines at the camps in Iraq. They wake up early go to the gym, eat, and run missions. Like Aaron he becomes used to the violence commode in Iraq. “That night we woke to another mortar attack. One explosion, then one more. I looked at sergeant Chandler the bunk opposite. he looked sideways at all the other guys slowly getting up and putting on their gear, then rolled over and