![]() ![]() Often in the fish out of water situation, our protagonist has to learn about the various paradigms surrounding this world, before they can be tasked with saving it. In a lot of cases, this viewfinder is the protagonist. The crucial plot points, the rules governing the world, and the nature of good and evil is often explained to this person, either at the start or throughout the narrative. The viewfinder serves as a proxy for our own thoughts. ![]() In order to do so, all stories will inevitably have a viewfinder. Another world ready for you to explore, not tied down by your real life anxieties, fears and emotional fluctuations. This form of art offers the ultimate escapist fantasy. To put it another way, in the world of absolute craziness, how do the protagonists (and by virtue the reader) react to the larger than life situations. It is the authors portrayal of the human psyche which is brought to life in the mind of the reader. The reader wants to know how they would react to any given situation or predicament. ![]() ![]() A mirror by which the reader can immerse and attach themselves to characters in the narrative. The intricate nature of the mysticism, magic and fantastical creatures serves as a platform. Be it books, movies, or the odd concept album by Canadian prog rock legends, fantasy fiction offers a unique take on the human psyche. One of my all time favorite genres to jump into is fantasy fiction. ![]()
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