Chapter 13
Fantasy/Science Fiction
Fantasy is stories that
violate the laws of physical reality fall into this genre. Fantasy is a form of
literary genre in which a plot cannot occur in the real world. The plot usually
involves witchcraft or magic, taking place on an undiscovered planet of an
unknown world. Its overall theme and setting involve a combination of
technology, architecture, and language. There are different types of fantasy.
Modern folktales are
types of fantasy that narrates tell in a traditional tale accompanying some
typical elements, such as strong conflict, fast moving plot, and sometimes
magical elements and vague settings. Animal fantasy tells about animals,
behaving like human beings, speaking, experiencing emotions, and having the
ability to reason. They also keep their animal characteristics. In toy fantasy
stories, narrators bring their beloved toys to life, and transform them into
animated beings that can live, think, breathe, love, and behave like human
beings.
Heroic fantasy or high fantasy involve
adventures with a search, quest, and motif. While this quest could be a pursuit
for a higher purpose, like justice and love, or for getting a reward like a
hidden treasure, or a magical power. The conflict of heroic fantasies focuses
on struggle between evil and good. Mystery and supernatural fantasy is one of
the most common forms of supernatural fantasy is known as a “ghost story” Ghost
could be either helpful proectors, or fearsome adversaries.
Science fiction is a subgenre of fantasy but
not all fantasy is science fiction. Science fiction is the literature of
change. For example when a culture is undergoing a lot of changes due to
scientific advances and technological developments, and expects to undergo
more, these stories about these changes become popular as a way of expressing
people’s feelings about the change. These changes may be out way of
understanding the world or the ability to control the world.
There are criteria for evaluating science fiction and
fantasy for children. Despite the fantastic aspects of the story, character
must behave in consistent and believable ways. There are must still be rules
for the fantasy world. Authors must assist readers in the “willing suspension
of disbelief”. The themes should explore universal truths. There must also be a
logical, consistency, and belief in the plot line.
When reflecting on this chapter is was very informative
to know the difference between fantasy and science fiction. I always believed
they were the same. They are very similar in themes and content. Young adult
literature includes great fantasy and science fiction books and authors. I know
that this is a popular area in the library and often these books are in heavy
rotation and display in the library. I would like to start personally reading
more fantasy and science fiction books.
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