It's mainly for the element of surprise and novelty. Ancient tech stands out as different from our modern understanding, and that difference is exploited to make it appear more powerful. Plus, it plays on our curiosity about the past and what might have been possible back then.
I think it's because it makes the story world seem more amazing and different. And it helps the heroes or villains have an edge in their adventures.
Well, one reason could be that green is a visually distinct and somewhat menacing color. It makes the acid stand out and seem more dangerous or mysterious.
Sometimes, it's because the industry standards or reader expectations push for certain tropes and archetypes. This can lead to one-dimensional portrayals of women. Also, a lack of diverse voices in the writing community can contribute to this issue.
Well, sometimes it's to create contrast and drama. By making angels bad, it shakes up the usual good vs. evil dynamic and keeps readers or viewers engaged. Also, it might reflect society's skepticism about supposed paragons of goodness.
Well, cherished memories can feel like fiction because we tend to remember the good parts and forget the mundane or difficult aspects, making them seem almost too perfect to be real.
It could be for shock value or to create a sense of horror. Sometimes, it's used to symbolize extreme violence or powerlessness.
Well, it could be to shock the audience or to emphasize the strange and unfamiliar aspects of the fictional world. Maybe it's a way to make us think about our own relationship with food.
It's because teenagers are at a stage where they're trying to find their own identities and often rebel against established norms. This makes for an interesting and relatable plot in fiction.
Well, it's because teenagers are at that age where they're questioning authority and seeking their own identities. That makes for an interesting and relatable story.
Yes, it is. Many works of fiction have incorporated the pandemic as a backdrop or a significant plot element.