14.18: Setting as Theme
Writing Excuses
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Weaving Themes in Short Fiction
This chapter explores the art of developing theme through concise storytelling, emphasizing the dual purpose of narrative elements. It highlights the balance between world-building and thematic depth, using the unique hydrogen balloon beings known as the Oafen to illustrate complexities in violence and the differing perceptions of adults and children in a post-apocalyptic world.
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