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3.85 of 5 Votes: 5
Clarke [Copyright © Arthur C. Clark. Reprinted by permission of Arthur C. Clarke ?and Scott Meredith Literary Agency Inc., 845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.] Even popular or escape fiction may have a thematic basis; it may make a comment about some aspect of the human condition. Although escapist literature (like the following science fiction story) is written primarily for entertainment, it can also broaden our own awareness of ourselves and our lives. The best stories achieve a balance between enlightenment and entertainment, skillfully blending the theme and the elements.
“The Star” makes a strong statement about human nature by blending literary elements like character, setting, and conflict with an entertaining narrative. Although the story is set in the future, Clarke's realistic characters still behave like people you may know. But their behavior is spurred by an event that is both familiar and puzzling.
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