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That is why I believe I must tell stories as if the world were a living, single entity.
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The speaker believes stories should treat the world as one living whole. Instead of presenting people, places, and events as separate pieces, this approach connects them within a larger shared reality. “As if” signals a chosen way of seeing and telling, while “must” expresses how necessary this approach feels to the speaker.
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