Magical Realism vs. Science Fiction/Fantasy, Exams of Literature

Download Magical Realism vs. Science Fiction/Fantasy and more Exams Literature in PDF only on Docsity! Warm-up  With a partner next to you, sort the words into two columns, giving each column a label/name; be ready to explain/defend your sorting reasoning. – 10 minutes. WO R L D L I T E R AT U R E Magical Realism Magical Realism vs. Science Fiction/Fantasy How can we tell the difference?  The crucial difference between magical realism and science fiction/fantasy is that magical realism sets magical events in realistic contexts, thus requiring us to question what is "real," and how we can tell. Magical Realism important aspects  Events don't follow our expectations of ―if/then‖, like most novels.  ―If this happens, then this will follow.‖  Things often happen without an explanation, or for reasons that we don't expect. Magical Realism  Defies our expectation of fictional selves.  In realistic novels, characters are given individualized names, personalities, and family histories.  We identify with them because their specific humanity engages us, and their individuality resembles our own.  Objects and places in magical realist novels behave in ways that they could not in a realistic fiction. Cinderella Realistic Unrealistic Sources  Zamora, Lois Parkinson. ―Magical Realism in a Nutshell.‖ Oprah’s Book Club. <http://www.oprah.com/obc_classic/featbook/oyos/magic/ oyos_magic_nutshell.jhtml>.  Harmon & Holman. A Handbook to Literature. 10th ed. THE END... O