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Sunday, 7 October 2012

3 Things The Best Sci Fi Novels Try To Achieve

By Juliette Cruz


When one takes a look at the best sci fi novels, one can see how they have had a major influence in the way many people think about life today. This is one area in literature in which the authors are not afraid to take giant leaps that are way ahead the times. They not only take people outside of the boxes that have been created for them, they also show others how they can improve on what they currently know and believe.

It is very difficult for most individuals to face reality let alone think beyond what they believe to be real. Sometimes the best way to get someone to see a different point of view is to tell a story. In the story, symbols and allegories are used to illustrate a point. This is exactly how it is done in science fiction literature.

A perfect example of this is the use of aliens which is a significant part of the sci fi culture. Many times aliens are a representation of a group that exist in the present world. Most people will side with the characters in a story that represents a group of people they would not care about otherwise. This is a clever way in which many authors try to persuade people to think differently.

A story is also used to tell people what might take place in the future. Sometimes this is done with such accuracy that it can leave a person speechless. If one understands that science fiction deals with science and possibilities, this would not be such a surprise. Many inventions that are enjoyed today were the thoughts of many great thinkers centuries ago. They just did not have the resources make them a reality.

For example, the author Jules Verne wrote a science fiction novel called "Paris In The Twentieth Century" in 1863 that was not published when he was alive. It talked about a world in which there were glass skyscrapers and vehicles that were powered by gas. There were also trains that operated at high speeds, calculators, and a worldwide communication network. The descriptions of these developments were quite detailed and can be seen today.

An author will also use a story to study human behavior. Most people are resistant to another telling them what will happen if they continue to carry on in a certain manner. This is where stories again come to the rescue, because someone can be told the truth about what they are doing but not directly. The character in the story, reflects the thoughts, feelings and emotions of the reader so much that they end up identifying with them.

This is one way of helping people to see how they are a major part of the problems they are facing and how they can be the solution. A person can have a therapy session just by reading about someone else and being inspired even in fiction. Most authors know this and take advantage of it, especially as a way of solving the problems of today.

At the end of the day, the best sci fi novels can bring out the best in people. They are able to touch individuals in ways that cause them to go beyond the mundane and superficial. By doing this, people will be able to see the potential in themselves and the world.




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