I was inspired by Albert Camus’ “The Plague” to write my own narrative/poem on how society may react to an unknown force. To make my project more innovative, I chose a poetic style to paint a figurative picture and appeal to readers’ emotions. With the “Silent Killer” as a metaphor to an infectious disease, the narrative captures the physical, emotional and psychological challenges faced both on an individual and collective level. Although my narrative does not target a specific pathogen, it indicates the general societal reaction to any widespread infectious disease. Finally, I drew the illustration on the title page of the book which portrays a grim reaper in a clock to illuminate the metaphors of death and time.
