Fiction Essays

Dystopian fiction is a contemporary literary sub-genre that falls under the umbrella genre of speculative fiction. This type of fiction predicts the possible, oppressive, futuristic sociopolitical changes that deprive the society of worldly pleasures. Dystopian fiction was defined by many scholars. Basu, Broad, and Hintz in their edited book Contemporary Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults: Brave New Teenagers (2009) defined dystopia as a fiction that “describes non-existent societies intended to

Science fiction is a genre of writing involving plots and themes related to future scientific advances and major social changes, often coming from the author’s imagination rather than from factual knowledge. With the advancement of Man’s knowledge resulting from the scientific revolution, fictional predictions about the future resulted in believable new works of science fiction. Some authors pictured future technologies that would benefit mankind in some way or would let mankind explore new boundaries

Renowned crime-fiction author P.D James once said ‘Crime fiction confirms our belief, despite some evidence to the contrary. That we live in a rational comprehensible and moral universe.’(Goodreads Inc:2015) The crime-fiction genre in itself has the power to restore justice and order in the word however fictional it may be. It has the power make one believe that in the end the perpetrator will always be found and will be punished. However, crime in the real world isn’t always necessarily resolved

Q1- Speculative fiction texts frequently have a clear political critique at their center, offering warnings about the present and the future. How can dystopian fiction go beyond warning to testimony? Use texts by both American or European and Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) authors to explore how dystopian fiction can be a medium for testimony or bearing witness, as well as criticism. Are there aspects of dystopian speculative fiction that make it particularly appropriate for testimony? Focus

Dutton's Uses of Fiction. Denis Dutton's "The Uses of Fiction" is an essay that explores the function of fiction in society. Dutton argues that fiction serves an important purpose in our lives, and that it plays a significant role in shaping our understanding of the world. In this essay, I will provide an analytical overview of Dutton's argument, examining his key points and the evidence he presents to support his claims. Dutton begins by outlining the two main ways in which fiction is typically understood

Turning Severus Snape’s life upside down - Motivations and reasons behind reading and writing fan fictions For as almost everyone knows at least the name Harry Potter, many would be surprised to know how many versions besides the original canon exist. Some fans even go so far to make it their mission to rewrite all seven books through the lens of other characters. One of the longest stories of that kind written in German can be found on the website FanFiktion.de, consisting out of 629 chapters

Historical fiction, loved by many. Historical Fiction tells a story through fictional characters who are placed in a real time in history. Hearing/watching a historical event through the eyes of a character, and sometimes an unexpected author of history seems to draw people in more than one would expect. The historic events are told in a more relatable and comprehensible way appeal to people. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak does just that, draw people into the story. The Book Thief tells of a young

Detective fiction is one of the most popular forms of fiction in America. In his article, “American Detective Fiction,” Robin W. Winks addresses the fact that in spite of this popularity, the genre has received little critical attention that studies the work for itself. He explains the two types of errors that critics have made when looking at detective fiction: the high road, where critics claim classic works were detective fiction all along, and the low road, where critics poorly execute their

those that can be argued for or against, and both arguments have their suitable and understandable points. In the film Stranger Than Fiction by Marc Forster, the complex ideas of literature making us socialise, routines isolate us, and needing people to change are lives are argued through the use of composition, long shots, and symbolism. In the text Stranger Than Fiction, complex issues have been constructed through visual techniques. Harald Crick, the protagonist, is an anti social character. The

Abigail Cook Professor Scovil English 201B 26 February, 2023 Fiction Response Essay Ray Bradbury is known for his powerful themes about growing technology, social criticisms, and societal relationships. Bradbury’s 1950 short story, “The Veldt” does not fall short of his meaningful writing style, exploring themes of family relationships, the hazards of growing technology, and cultural norms/ standards. Bradbury uses “The Veldt” to communicate the idea that advancements in technology have a strong

on rigorous research. If I say a character leaned against a fence on a windy day, then I have at least two sources to back up these details.” This one quote beautifully summarizes my paper which will discuss the need for accuracy in narrative non-fiction. Narrative is a form of storytelling. It is a technique that produces a visceral need in the reader’s mind to want to know what happens next. It is a way to present thoughts and events in a coherent and logical manner which makes it fascinating to

As argued by Andrew Dix, ‘narrative reoccurrence may also denote the complexity and ambiguity of an event, its openness to multiple interpretations’ (2008, 114), and Pulp Fiction certainly supports this. An example would be in the prologue of Pulp Fiction, where the action and event isn’t resolved till the end, emphasising the films relationship between film time and real time. It is this which makes the shot chosen in the opening scene to be an essential part in the films overall narrative, something

To begin, Irony in the form of dark humor is used to convey a postmodern concept in the movie “Stranger than Fiction”, and the short story “The Happy Man”. Ironically, in “Stranger than Fiction” the perspective of a narrator and character are reversed. Characters in a novel are commonly oblivious of their narrative. However, Harold Crick is conscious that someone is narrating his life; therefore, he takes certain steps to avert his unfolding fate. On the contrary, narrators are generally omniscient

historical fiction are virtually identical, realistically only being separated by one major difference; history is an account of the past, presented through facts while historical fiction recognizes the facts but is flexible with the author’s use of fiction. At face value, historical fiction appears to be virtually pointless; why would fiction be relevant in history, a recollection of the past based on facts? A historical novelist, Steve Wiegenstein, discussed the purpose of historical fiction in his

The two readings I have chosen are Your Brain On Fiction by Annie Murphy Paul which is about how different parts of your brain react to certain words or phrases, and Is Creativity Sexy? The Evolutionary Advantages of Artistic Thinking by Sam McNerney which talks about the connection between sex and creativity. Murphy Paul and McNerney did a satisfying job keeping me concerned throughout the reading starting with the relations with gender, the title and the evolution with science. One thing that

Pulp Fiction directed by Quentin Tarantino in 1994, is a film known for its nonlinear storytelling and distinct narrative. The movie stands as a hallmark of postmodern cinema, redefining storytelling conventions and captivating audiences with its unpredictable plotlines. My analysis of Pulp Fiction in this essay will talk about the different narrative techniques by Tarantino and how they contribute to the overall impact of "Pulp Fiction. Pulp Fiction features multiple perspectives shifting the narrative

Jonathan Gottschall talks about how the fiction genre affects the community in the essay, “Why Fiction Is Good for You.” He takes us through the highs and lows of the genre, and talks about how different groups of people view fiction books. Gottschall uses professional opinions, and factual evidence to explain how fiction builds morality of individuals and society. In his essay, Gottschall tells us how the different genres affect us. He talks about how when people read nonfiction they tend to be

If there is one thing that Quentin Tarantino is known for, it is his brilliant use of dialogue. In Pulp Fiction particularly, he does not just use conversations as a tool for advancing the plot, but he also as a way to establish characters’ motivations and identities. Pulp Fiction is a crime movie that binds together the stories of the hitmen Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), along with their boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) and his wife Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman)

are many great films in the history of cinema. I enjoy ones that have a creative way to tell the story. In 1994’s Pulp Fiction, this film has become a cult classic due to it’s unorthodox unraveling of a story, its strange coincidences, and views on nihilism in the whole story. In normal films, we expect films to unravel in chronological order. That’s not the case for Pulp Fiction however. The film somehow works as 4 short films in itself but connections are always made between them. It may seem confusing

In this essay, Design Fiction, Julian Bleecker talks about how design is everywhere these days and how stories are attached to objects. He talks about of being different, thinking different, opening the gates of creativity and enabling our brains to work its magic towards imagination. He accentuates about how we should be making new and unexpected things that comes to life through the process of revealing ourselves towards new experiences, social practices telling stories, observing our surroundings