I like how the women are unsure of why it all happened the way it did. So many things that happen in life seem to defy reason—far more than in fiction. Many times authors seem compelled to provide meaning, a moral, or clear causality in their stories. (Especially if the hero’s journey is involved.) To me anyway, this can be unrealistic. One of my favorite quotes on this topic is from Phillip Stevick: “Life does not contain plot.”
I like how the women are unsure of why it all happened the way it did. So many things that happen in life seem to defy reason—far more than in fiction. Many times authors seem compelled to provide meaning, a moral, or clear causality in their stories. (Especially if the hero’s journey is involved.) To me anyway, this can be unrealistic. One of my favorite quotes on this topic is from Phillip Stevick: “Life does not contain plot.”
Thanks so much, Jim. I’m really happy you took this from the story because it’s something I was aiming for.
I love the line you mentioned. So true!
Here’s to the helpers!
They make the world go round!