The Selfish Rhetoric: Reddit memes and polarized identity during COVID-19

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for their guidance and support throughout the course of this research. The first drafts of these chapters were greatly improved by feedback from my professors, Dr. Jo Mackiewicz and Dr. Stacy Tye-Williams. I'd also like to thank Dr. Abram Anders for his support and mentorship throughout my development as a researcher. In addition, I would like to thank my friends, colleagues, and the department faculty and staff for making my time at Iowa State University a wonderful experience. Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for their constant support throughout my degree. Thanks for letting me call and rant to you.