The more I write, the more I think I need to analyze the difference between coding, allegory, and parallels. Is the only difference authorial intent? Does ham-fistedness factor into it? Is the key factor what (if any) message the author hopes to send? There's a lot to unpack -R
https://twitter.com/AuroraWebcomic/status/1309997821907664896
Here's my initial thoughts:
Coding - character is written with traits intended to remind the audience of a real group
Allegory - char's experiences are meant to remind the audience of a real situation/event
Parallel - char's experiences mirror some real situations/events
-R
Coding - character is written with traits intended to remind the audience of a real group
Allegory - char's experiences are meant to remind the audience of a real situation/event
Parallel - char's experiences mirror some real situations/events
-R
The distinction between "Parallel" and "Allegory" is mostly intent - like, Tolkien didn't intend Lord of the Rings as an allegory for World War I (and was very annoyed at the suggestion) but since he drew on his life experiences, the parallels between them can still be seen -R
This distinction is also why Harry Potter - a story about a kid who grew up Different and miserable before finding the word for what he was and a community to support him - was such a comfort to so many queer kids growing up, which the author CLEARLY didn't intend or support 👀-R
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
