Date
2-29-2024
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Chair
Anna Anderson
Keywords
creative writing, fiction
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Recommended Citation
Schroeder, Rachel Michele, "Truth and Fiction" (2024). Masters Theses. 1109.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1109
Abstract
This literary review explains the importance of literature in helping to indirectly describe reality. The review takes the reader through a plethora of literary examples and gives brief psychological and philosophical argumentation to showcase the importance of literature in the lives of children and adults. The Function of Fiction describes the ways in which fiction is intended to be employed. On the Psychology of Stories discusses how stories impact behavior. On Myths examines the ways in which myths connect to history and culture. On Fables and Fairytales dissects how stories often have a moral and encourage the best in humanity. On Parables traces the connection to stories and complex ideas. On Allegory explains the way truth claims can be made through narrative. On Historical Fiction and Alternate History communicates how a story can offer different perspectives and promote ideological arguments.
