Why do we love fantasy literature?
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Why do we love fantasy literature?
The best kind of fantasies, in books, movies or TV shows, are usually the ones that deal with real human tragedies, real human pain, real human sacrifices and real human bonds even when operating in a strictly unreal realm. We relate to their emotions. Fantasy helps us process our issues without really processing them.
What’s the purpose of fantasy literature?
With an introduction about fantasy literature in general, it holds up to the light a key purpose of fantasy: to ask spiritual or philosophical questions and explore creative approaches to matters of faith and belief, good and bad, right and wrong, and other deeply held, intangible values.
Why are fantasy stories important?
And research indicates that fantasy fiction and fantasy play can benefit kids. Engaging with fantasy can stimulate creativity and boost vocabulary. It may help children develop better self-regulation skills. It might even enhance their working memory performance.
What is considered fantasy literature?
Fantasy is a genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world.
So authors use fantasy in their stories because it allows them to escape all worldly pain, constraints, problems, responsibilities, fear, and depression. They can forget all their troubles, and through their words, live a life or many lives indeed, as they have always wanted to live.
Why do kids love reading fantasy stories?
Fantasy is a genre that has much to offer young readers. One of the most compelling reasons for giving children fantasy is that it comments on social reality through indirections (metaphor, allegory, parable) and can therefore deal with complex moral questions in a more playful and exaggerated manner.
Why do you like fantasy genre?
Fantasy readers demand exotic worlds populated by equally exotic and diverse characters. They can flourish in this genre like no other. When characters are relatable, their faults can be forgiven. Readers want to root for the character.