modern fantasy
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This presentation seeks to explore the genre, Modern Fantasy, while explaining the role it plays in children's literature. This presentation also gives examples of the sub- genres included in Modern Fantasy.TRANSCRIPT
MODERN FANTASY
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CIED 4023
Have You Seen This Movie?Here are a few fantasies that have been turned
into movies.The Chronicles of NarniaHarry Potter SeriesCharlotte’s WebWhere the Wild Things AreWinnie the PoohThe Golden CompassMr. Popper’s PenguinsElla EnchantedTuck EverlastingThe Wizard of OzPippi LongstockingCoralineInkheart
A Series of Unfortunate EventsWind in the WillowsStuart LittleEragonMatildaThe Percy Jackson SeriesAlice in WonderlandCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryJames and the Giant Peach
Literary Fairy Tales
Similar in form to traditional fairy tales, but have an identifiable author
Animal Fantasy
Characterized by talking animals, but differs from Beast Tales because the
author is identifiable
The World of Toys and Dolls
These stories bring inanimate objects to life.
Eccentric Characters and Preposterous
SituationsThese are situations and characters that are “over
the top”!They may occur in
realistic settings, making them more believable.
ExtraordinaryWorlds
These tales may start out in our world, but quickly move into an
extraordinary, yet believable world.
Magical Powers
Children in these stories possess a magical object, know a magical saying, or have magical powers
themselves.
Suspense and the Supernatural
Spooky, scary stories, full of suspense and often touching on the occult.
Time-Shift FantasyBased on
characters who seem to move easily from their
own time to a long-lost point in time. Time-
travel is typically
linked to a tangible object or
place common to both eras.
Imaginary RealmsThese stories are set in
imaginary societies which resemble the Middle Ages. They may contain a quest, the struggle between good
and evil, or a human character’s search for identity. They are less
complex and lighter in tone than High Fantasy.
High FantasyThese consist of complex
narratives, often connected to sequels, which contain
recurring themes and motifs. They may be set in a created
world, and characters may call on ancient or fundamental powers, good or evil. The
focus of the story may be a quest, or the struggle between
good and evil, light and darkness. High Fantasy is
serious in nature, and deals with cosmic questions and
ultimate values.
Science
Fiction
Speculates on a world
that may so
meday be real
in light of current
scientific understanding.
Different from Science
Fantasy, which may use
some accurate scientific
information, but is se
t in
an unrealistic world.
Characteristics of Modern Fantasy
• Themes in fantasy usually deal with real world issues, such as good vs. evil, what it means to be human, and the meaning of life and death.
• Many characters, places, and motifs in fantasy are often taken from older folktales.
• The author makes the story believable in many ways:– The story is often grounded in reality before moving
into fantasy.– The setting is very detailed, especially the fantasy
worlds.– The story must be consistent for it to be believable.
Quality Fantasy Endures!• A contemporary realistic novel
may be outdated in five or ten years, but well-written fantasy endures the test of time.
• Fantasy is often timeless because of the universal questions it asks and the make-believe worlds on which the stories are based.