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The use of deus-ex-machina by SlyW2007-02-16 08:56:17
  Oh yes. But then, by Peace_man2007-02-16 08:58:01
    The hero and the antagonist must balance by Miss L. Anyus2007-02-16 09:10:38
      I have often enjoyed the following climax by SlyW2007-02-16 09:42:37
        Now *that* is a cop out. (n/t) by CynicalRyan2007-02-16 09:43:45
          Resounding humbling maybe... by SlyW2007-02-16 09:48:43
            No. If the story requires a d-e-m to resolve, the by CynicalRyan2007-02-16 10:01:37
              "No chance" stories... by SlyW 2007-02-16 12:36:22
There are some no-chance stories which would be completely different with the inclusion of d-e-m. The first one that comes to mind is 1984.

Now, you could argue that stories like 1984 are SUPPOSED to be hopeless. But as an optimist, I find myself moved/disturbed/troubled by these types of stories and wish they, above all else, would introduce a d-e-m element.

I guess I like the surprising uplifting nature of d-e-m when all IS hopeless.

What does that make me?
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                One, who should avoid dystopian stuff. by CynicalRyan2007-02-16 14:18:14
                  I like the distopian novels by joecrouse2007-02-16 21:45:42

 

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