Reality is not exclusively defined in actual experiences. Real truth often comes from human ideas and emotions. Many authors express ideas that are often very true through the use of fictional stories. In fact, ideas expressed in works of fiction are many times more "true" that ideas expressed by citing actual events. Ironically, this is often the case because writers of fiction are uninhibited by reality and are able to explore thoughts and feelings freely. This is certainly the case in fictional novels such as Frankenstein by Mary Shelley or The Color Purple by Alice Walker.
In Frankenstein Shelley explores some aspects of human nature, specifically human lust for power and the unfortunate way we deal with it once it is achieved. Dr. Frankenstein achieved the power of giving an inanimate body life. This is a Godlike power. He continues to play God by passing judgment on his creation. The tragedy is he (as well as all
Like Shelley, Alice Walker conveyed a great amount of "truth" in her novel The Color Purple. Contrary to Shelley's, the statement Walker was trying to make was somewhat more optimistic. Through this initially disturbing work of fiction Walker is trying to convey her belief that anyone, no matter what the situation, can live a happy life if he maintains a positive frame of mind and remains true him self. Poor Celie's (the main character) situation was about as bad as it could get. She suffered rape, abuse, and the loss of loved ones. For a time she was understandably very unhappy. For a long time she tried only to please the people who abused her. There's not much to life if your main goal is to stay out of trouble, especially if that is impossible. However, as she focused more on being true to her own feelings, wants and needs she became happier. Doing things such as opening herself up to her own homosexuality and achieving h
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