Is it just fiction?
Most people believe, books found in the Fiction section are not primarily real. I hate to differ this comment but my position is that all books, stories, essays hold a hint of truth in them.
One the best examples I think of is C.S. Lewis's Chronicles Of Narnia. In the Last Battle, you have a particular chapter where it's revealed to a Calormene soldier he has been following Alsan, the lion, all along. You're probably thinking, what? How is this real?
Look past what's is unreal and start thinking, okay Calormen = Man as Aslan = Jesus Christ.The chapter is a reference to faith, salvation. If we are not faithful to one thing or another, the truth will never be reveal to us as it was for the Calormene soldier.
This is the "hint" of truth. In today's world, cultures around the world tell their people that in order to find purpose in life they must be true to themselves, have faith, find God. This is the truth.
So, the next time you pick up a fictional book look past the cover and start reading.
How do you relate this to your own personal growth as a writer?
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that fictional stories always have a meaning behind them. Take for example the "Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, if you look at the cover you immediately think that it's only a story for children but when you read it you find out that it's directed to the adults. The "Little Prince" tells us to some extent that we have lost our imagination as adults. Do you wish to convey similar messages through your writing? What real life stories or experiences are going to the inspiration for your own story?
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you! Fiction books hold meaningful subliminal messages that pertain to the real world.
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