It can help us learn the most fundamental skill of all-how to be human." In doing so, we invent, create new ideas, find alternative ways of life, etc. Fantasy touches our deepest feelings and in so doing, it speaks to the best and most hopeful parts of ourselves. Lloyd Alexander (via Kiefer 2010, page 286), however, states, "We call our individual fantasies dreams, but when we dream as a society, or as a human race, it becomes the sum total of all our hopes. However, some people argue against the benefits of modern fantasy and believe it leads to evil behavior, including but not limited to satanism. Not only can fantasy reveal new insights, itĬan also foster the development of children's imaginations. It helps children better understand themselves and the real-life Good fantasy might benefit children in that They satisfy the modern-day hunger for myth". They raise the questions of good versus evil and the meaning of life. Many themes apparent in modern fantasy are rooted in traditional folklore and in Kiefer (2010) defines fantasy as "a traditional folktale that has an identifiable author.
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