Science fiction incorporates scientific facts into a
fictional narrative, and if the author is able to realistically depict the
science, the resulting work can be incredibly fascinating. While the writer
does not necessarily have to be an expert in the subject matter, they must
be able to make the story believable in order to be successful.
Many famous authors have written science fiction, including Jules Verne and
H.G. Wells. Verne's works, such as "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "A
Trip to the Moon," have become famous for predicting the future. While it no
longer takes eighty days to travel around the world, his predictions about
space travel have come to fruition. While his moon men did not actually land
on the moon, his knowledge of science is apparent.
H.G. Wells is also known for his science fiction, particularly "The Time
Machine." However, some of his works, such as "Frankenstein," have become
infamous for their portrayal of evil and cruelty. It tells the story of a
doctor who tries to create a human of his own design, but instead, his
experiment results in the birth of a murderous demon. While a horror story,
it is also a commentary on the claims of science.
Similarly, Robert Louis Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" tells the
story of how evil, when allowed to grow, can overcome good. These works are
not necessarily for the average person who may not be able to follow the
scientific implications of the stories.
While science fiction can be fascinating, it often lacks an emotional
element. The adventure and scientific facts may be enough to carry the
reader through the story, but there may not be a strong desire to revisit
the work once the story has ended. The absence of a romantic element or
other human emotions may limit the appeal of science fiction.
In conclusion, science fiction can be incredibly engaging when an author is
able to realistically incorporate scientific facts into a fictional
narrative. However, it may lack an emotional element that is often present
in other forms of fiction, which can limit its appeal. |