Imagine a movie buff who only watches critically - acclaimed, so - called 'peak fiction' movies. They become so used to the high - quality production, complex plots, and deep themes of these movies that when they try to watch other less - known or mainstream movies, they can't enjoy them at all. Their love for movies outside of this 'peak' category seems to 'die' because of their over - exposure to the best ones.
The Star Wars franchise also fits. The original trilogy was a huge success and reached a peak of cultural significance. Then, with the prequel trilogy, there was a lot of hype initially but also a fair amount of disappointment among fans. The franchise had reached a kind of 'peak fiction' with the original movies, and the subsequent attempts to revive and expand it have had mixed results. Some fans feel that the essence of what made Star Wars great at its peak has been diluted, and in a sense, the franchise has been 'dying of peak fiction' as it struggles to recapture that original magic.
Sure. A used - book store might have a heap of fiction novels in a corner. All those second - hand books piled up together form a heap of fiction.
In the world of advertising, there are often elements of what could be called'smoke and fiction'. Advertisers sometimes use flashy but not entirely accurate claims (fiction) to promote their products. The'smoke' could be the alluring visuals or jingles that distract from the sometimes - tenuous truth of the claims. For example, a beauty product might claim to give you perfect skin (fiction) with the help of some fancy - looking but not really that effective ingredients, and the glamorous ad campaign (smoke) makes you believe it.
It could mean that the idea of 'peak fiction' is so over - hyped or extreme that it figuratively 'kills' the enjoyment or authenticity of other fictional works. Like when a particular type of highly regarded fiction sets such a high standard that it makes everything else seem dull in comparison, and in a sense, the concept of this 'peak fiction' causes the death of the diversity or acceptance of other forms.
Sure. One example could be J.K. Rowling. She was a single mother living on welfare when she started writing the Harry Potter series. But then her books became a huge global success, and she became one of the richest and most famous authors in the world.
One example could be a couple who met at a local choir. They both had a love for singing and harmonizing. As they practiced together, they developed feelings for each other. They faced challenges like getting enough rehearsal time and dealing with other choir members' drama, but their love grew stronger. It's like a real - life version of a 'Pitch Perfect Love Story' where music brought them together and their relationship continued to develop through shared musical experiences.
Lance Armstrong (before his doping scandal) was also an underdog in a way. He overcame testicular cancer which had spread to his lungs and brain. Doctors gave him a very low chance of survival. But he fought back and returned to cycling. He then went on to win the Tour de France a record - breaking seven consecutive times. His story inspired many people around the world to fight against illness and pursue their dreams.
Sure. History can be seen as 'forever a novel'. There are countless stories of different civilizations, their rises and falls, the wars, the cultural developments. And as we keep researching and discovering new things about the past, new 'chapters' are added to this grand 'novel' of history.
Starting a new job can be 'always a novel'. There are new colleagues to meet, new tasks to learn, and new office dynamics to understand. It's like entering a new world where you don't know what will happen next. There are always new situations arising, similar to how a novel has various twists and turns as the story progresses.
Sure. There is a story about a community coming together to clean up a local park. Volunteers of all ages showed up, and they spent the whole day picking up trash, planting new trees and flowers. It not only made the park beautiful again but also strengthened the bond among the community members.