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Interpretative Fiction. Escapist vs Interpretative Fiction. Escapist Fiction. Helps pass the time Takes us away from the real world Helps us to forget our troubles and stress Is often fantasy, romance, or adventure. Interpretative Fiction. Widens our awareness of life
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Interpretative Fiction Escapist vs Interpretative Fiction
Escapist Fiction • Helps pass the time • Takes us away from the real world • Helps us to forget our troubles and stress • Is often fantasy, romance, or adventure
Interpretative Fiction • Widens our awareness of life • Deepens our understanding of the real world • Illustrates some real aspect of life and experience • Presents us with insights into the nature and condition of our existence
Interpretative Fiction Continued… • Gives us a keener awareness of what it is to be human in a sometimes friendly, sometimes hostile environment • Helps us to understand our neighbours • Helps us to understand ourselves • Helps us to seek and understand the reasons behind human behaviour • Can be didactic but not always