What is a good thesis for fantasy literature and the role it plays for young adult readers?
Q. I'm interested in discovering the benefits and the drawbacks of fantasy literature to young adults. Fantasy literature such as science fiction, supernatural, quest adventures. It seems that adolescents and adults (not everyone) are interested in fantasy literature. For example, novels that made it to the big screen such as "Harry Potter", "Twilight", and "The Lightning Thief" are just a few that are popular to young readers. Despite the obvious that its a marketing tool and its helpful for active reading, what benefit does fantasy literature have to young readers and what could be harmful? Thank you for your time
Asked by MakeG1st - Wed Nov 18 06:18:57 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think a lot of fantasy books help to show young adults, mainly women, that they don't have to be a size 0 and blonde to be the hero. Books like twilight have a heroine that is described as perfect average. The main characters of Harry potter are well Harry Ron and Hermione, and taking away the actors that play them, are not the most attractive, but they are loyal and smart and brave, and many other attributes that could go on for ever. Surly they are better things to be then pretty? I myself started reading fantasy when i was a young teenager to get out of the real world. Life as a young adult is hard, really hard, and sometimes you just need a brake from your real life. Fantasy can never happen, its not real and everyone knows that,… [cont.]
Answered by Gemma - Wed Nov 18 06:36:04 2009

why do we read victorian literature? what is the benifits or advantages for contemporary literature?
Q. i have a research about victorian literature. why is the victorian literature is important to our fields. to the contemporary literature. why is matter. i don't expect a brief answer and i would be thankful if any one have but i am looking for something to start with.
Asked by confusing - Thu May 21 06:51:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. partly, it is the same reason (or one of them) that we read history: to find out where we came from and how we got here. also, the victorian period had a huge increase in people who were literate and had time to read, and novels improved to take advantage of this market.
Answered by mizfurrocious - Thu May 21 07:22:11 2009

What is the difference between a mere story and a work of Literature?
Q. What is literature defined as, not literature the word, but the works themselves? Why is what is considered a work of fiction not always considered literature?
Asked by KatieT - Sun Aug 31 17:47:00 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tricky one. I can only give my opinion really... To me, literature has to have a well developed and sophistocated style of prose for a start (but this doesn't mean arty flowery language, and actually I hate writing like that). The narration has a distinct voice, it can evoke strong ideas and emotions from very few words, and address issues in ways you don't expect. It combines good narrative with strong realistic characters and dialogue. They often address issues in unique and profound ways, they can have social or cultural significance. Although I'll admit, some books which are considered to be 'literature' from the academic view point, can also be dull and not everyone's cup of tea. Many, many books do have this. Many others don't.… [cont.]
Answered by princessbi2006 - Sun Aug 31 18:28:48 2008