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What can we learn from reading fantasy?
5 Things We Can Learn From Reading Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Human Imagination Knows No Bounds. I’m someone who likes escapist reads—I want my books to ferry me to far-off places or times.
- Be Brave When All Hope Seems Lost.
- Magic is Real.
- Progress Isn’t (Always) What We Envision.
- You Are Not Alone.
How do you describe your fantasy?
Describe what the landscape looks like, what colors it contains, or how many suns and moons it has. Any details that can help make your fantasy world feel more like real-life in order to help ground it in something believable will make a difference in how your audience feels and experiences it.
Why do we need to read fantasy?
As humans, we crave a sense of wonder, of hope in small miracles and unexplainable mysteries. We want to be awed and astonished and amazed. Additionally, the distance of fantasy allows us to explore concepts and issues that might be too scary or too overwhelming for younger readers.
Why should students read fantasy?
One of the most obvious benefits of fantasy is that it allows readers to experiment with different ways of seeing the world. It takes a hypothetical situation and invites readers to make connections between this fictive scenario and their own social reality.
What do you call the protagonist of a story?
In a traditional story, the protagonist has several very specific requirements, and if your protagonist doesn’t meet those requirements, your story will break down. The protagonist can also be called the hero or main character, but these terms are imprecise, and for some stories, plainly false.
Should you use multiple protagonists in your story?
Before going deep into ways (and when) to use multiple protagonists, it’s important to understand what determines a protagonist from a secondary character. In a traditional story, the protagonist has several very specific requirements, and if your protagonist doesn’t meet those requirements, your story will break down.
What makes a well-descriptive protagonist?
Well-described protagonists are a joy because we can picture them. Clear description brings their actions and aspirations to life. Here are a few descriptive protagonist examples, from the first time we encounter the main character in a book:
Which character’s fate matters most to the story?
The protagonist is the character whose fate matters most to the story. The protagonist centers the story. She defines the plot and moves it forward. Her fate determines whether the story is a tragedy or comedy.