Prompt 7

Ambiguity is present throughout literature, whether it is the ambiguity around the origins of a character, ambiguity around the conclusion of the story, or even ambiguity surrounding character motivations.  This ambiguity allows the reader to draw their own conclusions that will most likely differ from those of other readers.  These different conclusions on the part of the reader are usually the product of their personal experience and outlook on life.  These differing views are what makes the story worth talking about.  One of the most famous examples of ambiguity is the origin of Clint Eastwood’s character from the famous film A FistFul of Dollars.  This lack of explanation around Eastwood’s character is what earned him the nickname The Man With No Name and makes him both mysterious and engaging to the viewer.  This also lets the viewer see whatever they want in their protagonist and makes him that much more appealing.  
By making elements of their story ambiguous authors change what the reader thinks of as the deeper meaning of a text.  This means that for every person the story can mean something different but equally profound.  This ability to interpret the text creates a greater appreciation for it since it personalizes the story and it’s message.  Ambiguity is what takes an average uninteresting story and turns it into a masterpiece.

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  1. Ncoleman43776July 30, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    I agree with you Nick, you tend to grow more attached to a character or anything that your creative mind thinks of rather than when its just handed to you. When you have these personal connections to the characters your bond and care for them increases and creates a much better experience when reading that novel or even a sequel. You become curious of what that character is doing when the book leaves off and that suspense drives you to want to continue reading.

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  2. Jobe FegusonJuly 31, 2017 at 6:44 PM

    I agree , you have a tendency to develop more joined to a character or anything that your inventive personality considers as opposed to when its simply gave to you. When you have these individual associations with the characters your bond and administer to them increments and makes a vastly improved ordeal when perusing that novel or even a continuation. You end up plainly inquisitive of what that character is doing when the book leaves off and that anticipation drives you to need to keep perusing.

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