Fiction has always welcomed the idea of free will. If we talk about literary fiction, we’ll find that most characters challenge the idea of free will after encountering or experiencing something devastating. For example, if we talk about my book, The Exact Day, you’ll find a young grieving widower who blames God for his anguish after the death of his bride on his wedding night. I know for a fact how many readers are intrigued by the idea of hide-and-seek between fate and free will, as it puts them in a difficult situation where they start to doubt the underlying philosophical underpinnings of humanity. In this blog, I’ll be talking more about the effects of fate and free will on readers in fiction.
Fate in Fiction
The fate, as we all know, is something that cannot be changed no matter what happens. After having studied the concept of fate thoroughly, I have come to the conclusion that it plays a huge role in many stories for it explains how things are already written, how people become helpless in the hands of fate, and how it is entirely out of human control and reach.
Free Will in Fiction
The concept of free will is mainly concerned with the characters’ ability to choose for themselves, independent of circumstance or fate. More depth is covered in the ideas about people’s freedom, choices, and personal characteristics. Readers are prompted by such plots to reflect on the limits of autonomy and the moral implications of free will.
The Interplay of Fate and Free Will
All of us have seen countless tales where fate and free will coexist to produce suspenseful plots. This mixture emphasizes the tension that exists between fate and free will. It demonstrates how, despite the fact that fate may have set the stage, individual characters still possess the ability to alter events to their advantage. My book is different for it talks about how even though you have free will, you are bound to act by fate.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the subjects of fate and free will in fiction urge thought and reflection while allowing readers to look at their beliefs about destiny and independence. If you love to read about supernatural abilities in fiction and free will, then my book “The Exact Day” is going to become one of your favorites. In this book, I’ve relayed the story of a young grieving widower who blames God for his anguish in unwittingly choosing a bride preordained to die on their very wedding night. In a rage, he pleads with the Almighty to grant him the foreknowledge of the destined day of death for every person he encounters to avoid making that same mistake twice. To his shock, a heavenly messenger with the news that his wish has been granted, with three conditions, visits him.
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