How does Jelinek use montage in her writing?
I use montage as a surgical tool to dismantle dominant narratives and expose the ideological underpinnings of everyday life. By juxtaposing disparate elements—advertisements, pop lyrics, philosophical jargon, and official pronouncements—I create a jarring collage. This collision forces readers to confront the superficiality and manipulative nature of language used to uphold power. It's not about smooth transitions; it's about the friction, the rupture. This method, as seen in works like 'Lust,' reveals how the system reproduces itself through recycled phrases and manufactured desires, showing 'love is a form of consumption.'
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