![]() ![]() This way of thinking about the difference between the two genres leads to some confusion, though. ![]() While it has not yet happened, it is possible that a technology similar to the iron man suits could be invented. ![]() It is set in an entirely different world which has no connection to our own. Tolkein’s “The Lord of the Rings” is fantasy. Using this definition, some stories fall obviously into one category or the other. In an attempt for a simple explanation, I might say that science fiction stories are about things that could happen, while fantasy stories include elements that are impossible. These elements, however, are not all found in every sci-fi or fantasy story and do not provide a clear answer. There are often epic quests spurred on by the need to save the world. Fantasy, on the other hand, brings to mind magic and strange beasts. Science fiction is often set in the future and involves technology that is different from our own. When I think of science fiction, I think of spaceships or time machines. Others claimed that Star Wars is fantasy because of the Force-something that we might call magic. ![]() Some students pointed to the spaceships, laser guns and high-tech droids as evidence that it is science fiction. Barham’s Introduction to Literary Studies class: Are the Star Wars movies fantasy or science fiction? A few weeks ago, a heated debate broke out in Dr. ![]()
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