Fiction Myth is frequently used synonymously with the word fiction. Throughout these pages, however, those two words will have very different meanings. Like myth, the surface structure of fiction is false; it is not represented as reportage of actual events. But, unlike myth, there is no underlying deep structure of truth. Most works of fiction actually begin with the disclaimer that any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. The deep structure perhaps could be true, as in science fiction as opposed to fantasy, but it is not represented as true nor does the author intend for the audience to take it as truth. Fiction is that which has a surface structure which is false and a deep structure which may or may not be true, but whether it is true or not does not matter. Fictions are usually fantasies; although some may try to achieve a deeper meaning and significance, achieving the level of myth. This all depends on the intent and skill of the author. S= False ---------- = Fiction D= ? (Irrelevant)
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:45:34 +0000
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