When Whitlock turned his attention to Taylor, however, he attempted to make her alleged romantic relationships with co-workers a symbol of what he perceives as societal ills.

Megan began building a body of work, drawing on punk culture, her valleys upbringing and pushing back against societal expectations of body image.

“He does offer additional information that is varying on the spectrum in terms of political grievances, issues about conflicts elsewhere — not here — domestic issues, societal issues ... including personal challenges as well,” Koren said.

In ancient times, slaying a leopard was not just an act of bravery but a ritualistic feat that conferred societal prestige.

Failing to do so creates the opposite, and creates instead cesspools of hatred, crime, and other downward societal spirals.