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Originally Posted by jheii
Do you value a connection to the irrational over the rational, or vice-versa? I've illustrated above why I think that the irrational leads to better fiction writing, does anyone disagree?
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As in what is happening in the story? Then I'd say yeah...the irrational/absurd are things that often make a story worth reading. Nobody really wants to read a story about Dick and Jane and their 3 kids that they take to soccer practice after a quick dinner at 5 o'clock on Monday's Wednesday's and Friday's.......nothing happens. This does not compel the reader to read on. Of course, most stories have to be somewhat rational or when the irrational/horrible thing happens (or I guess I should say turning point or climax of the story), then it will hold no weight or meaning.