Another example is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. The plot is full of crazy and unexpected events. Alice's journey through the strange Wonderland with all its odd characters and situations makes it a really good story. The vivid descriptions of the setting, from the rabbit hole to the tea party, are very engaging.
Historical research papers are a great example. Scholars conduct in - depth research using primary and secondary sources to present accurate historical accounts. These are not fictional as they are based on evidence. Scientific research articles also fall into this category. Scientists present their findings based on experiments and observations, which are real and not made - up, so 'this is not fiction' is very much applicable to them.
Sure. In 'The Lord of the Rings', the main characters are mostly hobbits, elves, dwarves, etc. There are no black men in the end of this story as it focuses on the journey of Frodo and his companions in Middle - earth to destroy the One Ring.
One example is the fairy godmother type of character. In stories like Cinderella, the fairy godmother appears and uses her magic to help the protagonist. She represents kindness and the idea of a helping hand coming at the right time.
Sure. A great characteristic is a memorable ending. Think of 'The Great Gatsby' where the ending is both tragic and thought - provoking. Another is a diverse range of characters. In 'A Song of Ice and Fire', there are all kinds of characters from different backgrounds. Good stories also have a sense of authenticity. Even if it's a fantasy story, it should feel real in terms of the relationships and emotions. For example, in 'Harry Potter', the friendships between the characters feel genuine.
Aesop's Fables are great explainer stories. For example, 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' is used to teach the importance of honesty. It shows how lying can lead to a loss of trust.
I'm not sure of an exact quote, but Tyrion might say something like 'A good story is like a fine wine, it gets better with time and each retelling.' This would imply that a good story has depth and can be enjoyed multiple times, with each time revealing something new.
Alice from 'Alice in Wonderland' is also a classic protagonist for children's stories. She falls down a rabbit hole into a strange and magical world. Her experiences of growing and shrinking, meeting strange creatures, and trying to find her way back home are full of imagination. It encourages children to use their own imagination and be curious about the unknown.
Sure. In 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', it's a great spin on the classic 'Pride and Prejudice'. By adding the zombie element, it gives a whole new take on the story of the Bennett sisters and their search for love. Another example is 'Wicked', which is a spin on 'The Wizard of Oz'. It tells the story from the perspective of the Wicked Witch, making us see the familiar Oz story in a completely different light.
A third example could be 'Coraline'. It has a darker undertone compared to most children stories. It deals with themes like loneliness, being trapped, and the idea of a false world that seems better but is actually dangerous. The story is not just about a happy - go - lucky adventure but rather a more complex exploration of a child's psyche in a rather unusual and somewhat scary situation.
One example could be the story of a lost dog that was reunited with its owner in 2018. The dog had been missing for weeks and through the help of social media and kind - hearted strangers, it was finally found and brought back home.