How to write a novel that reflects society and the times
A novel that reflected society and the times needed to be written from many angles, including but not limited to the following: Character Creation: Every character in the novel needs to be deeply shaped so that readers can truly understand their inner world, personality, values, etc. Through the creation of characters, it could reflect the differences and similarities between different characters, as well as the psychological changes and behavior of characters in different eras. 2. Plot setting: The plot is the core of the novel. It needs to show the changes of the times and the development of society through a series of events and scenes. In terms of plot setting, it could involve various topics such as politics, economy, culture, society, etc. to reflect the characteristics and problems of different eras. 3. Thematic discussion: The theme is the core idea that the novel wants to express. It needs to be discussed from many aspects, such as social justice, human nature, freedom, power, love, etc. By exploring the topic, the readers could have a deeper understanding of the ideas and values of that era. 4. Use of language: The language of the novel needs to be infectious and expressive, so that the readers can feel the breath of the times and emotional resonance. Therefore, it is necessary to use appropriate language styles and expressions such as description, dialogue, symbolism, etc. to better convey the theme and emotions of the novel. 5. Social investigation: Before writing a novel, you can understand the historical and social background of the time through social investigation so as to better integrate into the novel and provide readers with more information and deep thinking. A novel that reflects society and times needs to start from many aspects. It needs to dig into the characteristics and emotional resonance of the era through many ways such as character creation, plot setting, theme discussion, language use, and social investigation to better present the appearance of that era.
