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0 pointsthe_af5y ago0 comments

I'm not particularly fond of this story -- I think its preamble is too long and meandering -- but why do you think this has something to do with 1882 vs 2020 audiences? And why do you think it's bad storycraft to leave the conclusion open-ended?

This kind of device is used to great success in modern fiction, such as Stephen King's (non-supernatural!) short story "All that you love will be taken away", where the conclusion is not only open-ended, but also left to chance!

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codeulike5y ago

Well I'm hoping someone more familiar with cultural history might be able to tell me. 138 years ago is a hell of a long time. E.g. maybe murderous jealousy was a more risque concept then? And hence asking your audience to consider it was more provocative?

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