elevates individual stories and visions above those that are commonly known and collectively accepted

is open to all species both animal and plant, inanimate objects, and constructed identities as well

builds both shields and weapons against violence

takes on the role of both patient and therapist

uses a range of speech: whispers, stutters, yells, and speaks without words

looks for the possibility of escape, revolt, and also change

collects and processes, archives and also creates