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Re: I Think He Set Out to Write Epic Fantasy, Yes. RugbyPlayingAshaman Send a noteboard - 08/12/2009 07:26:30 PM
We can debate whether that was deliberate, but debating whether it happened seems redundant.


It's about whether any of these deeper discussions we have about the series are a result of the deliberate planning of the writer. Many writers (RJ included, as indicated by numerous Q&As) are surprised by the depth of the discussion that occurs as an outgrowth of reader interest.

A reader can find many examples of symbolism and parallels if they look hard enough. Entire degrees and courses of study are based around the deconstruction of literary works. Thus I think it is not a matter of redundancy, but a matter of different people seeing different things in a story that very well might be very simple.

Many times, the source of these "deeper analyses" occur as a result of the reader's interaction with the story and not through conscious effort made by the writer.
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Re: I Think He Set Out to Write Epic Fantasy, Yes. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 08/12/2009 07:26:30 PM 653 Views
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