The Future Hope as Reflected on W. E. B. Du Bois’ The Comet and COVID-19 Pandemic Conditions
Keywords:
COVID-19 pandemic, Future Hope, Futurism, The Comet, W. E. B. Du BoisAbstract
W. E. B. Du Bois’ the comet is story of apocalypse caused by incoming comet. That afro-futurism speaks chances of new life beyond any racial segregation. It may reflect COVID-19 pandemic today of better condition to be realized in new normal. Such aspect is also asserted in concept of futurism that underlines art in former then shapes culture in latter. Then, how may W. E. B. Du Bois’ the comet inspire future hope in COVID-19 pandemic? Through qualitative method by reading, quoting, and analyzing written sources, the writers would like to propose how a critical event could bring abundant hope than despair for socio-cultural future. The short story of Du Bois indicates equality as discrimination ends post-apocalypse. That may bring in perspective for new normal condition to re-arrange social structures. Optimism is socially brought in by humanity beyond borders through altruism. In conclusion, the comet could inspire how human should behave through better humanity. Future hope should always be kept in mind to fight any obstacles that may come and to realize better life afterwards.
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