Our culture has metamorphosed this idea of narrative, or writing, as something designed to ward off death.

我们的文化将叙事和写作的观念异化了，叙事和写作被设计成逃避死亡的方式。

It's usual to wear something red as this colour is meant to ward off evil spirits - but black and white are out, as these are associated with mourning.

通常穿上红色的衣服，认为这种颜色可以避邪。但是绝不穿黑色和白色的。那些颜色通常和悲痛相联系。

It's usual to wear something red as this colour is meant to ward off evil spirits - but black and white are out, as these are associated with mourning.

一般穿上红色的衣服，认为这种颜色可以避邪。但是绝不穿黑色和白色的。那些颜色一般和悲痛相联系。