Wolf in White Van Reflection

Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle explores the experiences of 17 year-old, Sean. The story centers around his life before and after his experience with a trauma that not only affected him, but also engraved fear and worry in those around him, especially his parents. It may be hard to understand Sean’s trauma or where it stemmed from as it’s never stated or understood by even himself. Trauma has deep roots in any individual and how Sean coped with his can be read here. This essay explores how an alternate reality eased Sean’s deepest pains and struggles to provide an enjoyable experience for other players. I’ve learned outcomes to help me form ideas and write about a deep topic such as traumatic experiences and how to learn to live past it.