Well, they usually have a logical flow. The cause must be sufficient to lead to the effect. In 'Pride and Prejudice', Darcy's initial pride (the cause) causes Elizabeth's prejudice against him, and then as they interact more, their understanding of each other changes, which is an effect of their previous interactions. These books also explore the consequences of human nature. In 'Animal Farm', the pigs' greed and lust for power (the cause) lead to the corruption of the farm and the unfair treatment of the other animals (the effects). They often make readers think about how actions and events are interconnected.
One common type is character - based cause and effect. A character's choices, like choosing to lie, can lead to negative consequences such as losing trust. Another is plot - driven cause and effect. For example, a natural disaster in the story (cause) can force the characters to relocate (effect).
In fiction, cause and effect is often shown through the actions and decisions of characters. For example, if a character steals something, the effect might be that they get chased by the police. It's a simple way to show how one event leads to another.
One great cause and effect fiction book is 'The Butterfly Effect' by James Gleick. It explores how small changes can lead to large and unexpected consequences, much like the concept in chaos theory. Another is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. The main character's experiences in different time periods are affected by various causes, like war and his own decisions. Also, 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens shows how Scrooge's past actions and his current state of mind cause the visitations by the spirits, which in turn effect a change in his character.
To master cause and effect in fiction writing, you need to pay close attention to character motivations and the logical sequence of events. Make sure each action has a clear reason and consequence that drives the story forward.
I would also recommend 'All the Light We Cannot See'. The events of World War II are the cause. It has a significant impact on the lives of the blind French girl Marie - Laure and the German boy Werner. Their fates are intertwined because of the war.
In historical fiction, cause and effect is simple. For example, in a story set during the Industrial Revolution, the cause of new factory systems leads to the effect of poor living conditions for workers. This is often shown through the characters' experiences.
The cause and effect of Qing Yu Nian referred to the Qing Emperor's serious injuries during his northern expedition and related events. The reason the Qing Emperor was seriously injured in the northern expedition was because Ye Qingmei had given him a secret manual (Tyrannical zhenqi). When the Qing Emperor cultivated, the steam was too overbearing and damaged his body. After all the veins in her body were destroyed, Ye Qingmei did not tell the Qing Emperor the solution. In fact, there was no solution. This was the cause of the Qing Emperor's hatred for Ye Qingmei, and it was also the reason why the Qing Emperor later pursued Ye Qingmei.
Cause and effect in a story basically means that one event or action leads to another. It's like a chain reaction. For example, if a character makes a bad decision (the cause), it might result in them facing problems or consequences (the effect).
In a small town, the factory polluted the river (cause). The fish in the river started to die and the water became undrinkable for the people. Also, the plants along the riverbank started to wither (effect). The pollution had multiple negative effects on the ecosystem of the river and the people depending on it.
In terms of cause and effect, mental illnesses such as depression in this life may be caused by the cause and effect of the previous or later life. Mental illnesses such as depression could be caused by causality in his previous life. According to Buddhist tradition, mental illnesses such as depression were caused by the good and evil karma of the past. For example, if a person created a lot of negative causes in his previous life, he might face mental illness in this life. Mental illnesses such as depression could also be caused by causality in the future. According to some religious traditions, mental illnesses such as depression were caused by the cause and effect of later generations. For example, in Buddhism, when a person dies, his consciousness will enter another world. In this world, he may experience various mental illnesses, which are called upon by the causality of later generations. In short, the cause of mental illness such as depression in this life may be caused by causality in the previous or future life. If you want to reduce this kind of karma, you can try many methods, such as cultivation, doing good deeds, helping others, etc.