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So, week 1... happened. We're onto week 2. I have no other guiding words of encouragement because, well, I'm the one responsible for all the suffering you'll endure in the next month. Your job is to deal with the theme; positive, negative or indifferent. Good luck and have fun. =)
Theme: "Blood is thicker than water." (The implied meaning of the proverb, not literally, just in case anyone's hoping otherwise)
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Action/Adventure Comedy Crime Horror Western Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller Fantasy Historical
Sean... Could you clarify for the dummy (me) what you mean by positive, negative, indifferent cause most commenters in the first round, at least in my estimation, were only impressed if the theme was viewed as agreement e.g. Yes, money is the root of all evil.
Sean... Could you clarify for the dummy (me) what you mean by positive, negative, indifferent cause most commenters in the first round, at least in my estimation, were only impressed if the theme was viewed as agreement e.g. Yes, money is the root of all evil.
Jmho.
Sure. We'll use the example from the 1st round: Money is the root of all evil. You can show it being untrue (Positive. Money can lead to virtuous things). You can show it being true (Negative. Money corrupting everyone it touches). You can show neither (Indifferent. Just telling a story involving money without making any moral judgments on it).
I need "the implied meaning of the proverb, no literally" be explained to me.
Don't write a story about blood literally being thicker than water. The theme refers to family forming a closer bond with people than friends and acquaintances.
Don't write a story about blood literally being thicker than water. The theme refers to family forming a closer bond with people than friends and acquaintances.
Kham, when it comes down to it, your blood, e.g. those you're related to will come first, above all else - loyalty. Kinda like charity begins at home.
P.S. I agree with AJR. Imh, if a character treats the theme in an indifferent manner I think tension and conflict might be lacking for one thing and the theme wouldn't be very powerful.
I agree with AJR. Imh, if a character treats the theme in an indifferent manner I think tension and conflict might be lacking for one thing and the theme wouldn't be very powerful.
Not character. Writer.
That said, there's are some themes where indifferent won't work. This is one. It would've in the first. All depends on the writer's perspective.