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Comparing Fantasy In Till We Have Faces By C. S. Lewis And Mulan
Fantasy is everywhere. It can be found in books, movies, videogames, theme parks, etc. The possibilities for Fantasy is truly endless, but how is Fantasy considered Fantasy?
Well, certain criteria must be met in order for a work to be considered Fantasy. This criteria is called elements of Fantasy. Elements of Fantasy can include Myths, Archetypes, and Romance.
To able to get a better understanding of what these elements are, the texts Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis and The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart and the film Mulan will define each element in depth and display multiple examples of each.
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