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The Scent of Post Modernism
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The Scent of Post Modernism

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John Slaughter
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Recently, I had the opportunity to rewatch the film "Scent of a Woman." If you haven’t seen it, it stars Al Pacino as Frank Slade, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who, due to a tragic military accident, has lost his sight. The movie explores the ethical dilemma of suicide, all within the backdrop of a postmodern context. The film tries to squeeze some…

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