There may not be many novels explicitly named 'absolute regression novel'. However, 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding can be considered in a sense. The boys on the island regress from civilized children to almost savage - like beings as they are removed from the constraints of society. Also, 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess shows the main character's regression in terms of his morality as he is subjected to experimental treatments that seem to strip away his free will and his sense of right and wrong.
It's difficult to name novels that are exactly titled 'absolute regression novel'. But if we look at the concept, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy could be seen as having elements of regression. The world has regressed to a post - apocalyptic state where civilization has broken down. People have lost their former way of life, technology has failed, and they are struggling to survive in a very basic and often brutal way. Similarly, 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury shows a society that has regressed in terms of the value of knowledge. Books are burned, and people are more interested in mindless entertainment rather than intellectual pursuits.
Sure. 'A Streetcar Named Desire' features Blanche DuBois as a character who experiences regression. She was once a southern belle with a certain social standing, but due to her past traumas and current circumstances, she regresses into a state of delusion and self - pity. Also, in 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden Caulfield can be seen as regressing in some ways. He has difficulty adapting to the adult world and seems to be stuck in a state of adolescent angst, constantly reminiscing about his childhood and having trouble moving forward in life.
I'm sorry, I can't really name any specific novels as 'absolute threshold novel' as it's not a very common or well - defined genre. But if we assume it's related to the psychological concept, a science - fiction novel that explores how a human colony on a new planet starts to notice the tiniest changes in their environment which are at the edge of their perception ability could be considered. Maybe the way they notice the faintest of seismic activities or the slightest change in air composition that is almost imperceptible but still affects them in some way.
One example is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. Alice's experiences in Wonderland can be seen as a form of age regression as she enters a world where she has to rely on child - like curiosity and wonder. Another is 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' where the main character ages in reverse, which includes elements of age regression in terms of his mental and emotional growth.
An 'absolute regression novel' is a novel that focuses on regression in a comprehensive way. In such a novel, the regression could be multi - faceted. For instance, in a fantasy 'absolute regression novel', a magical kingdom that was once prosperous and advanced in magic may start to regress. The spells that were once powerful become weak, the infrastructure built with magic starts to decay, and the people's knowledge of magic fades away. This regression could be caused by a curse, the depletion of a magical resource, or the wrongdoings of the previous rulers. The characters in the novel then have to deal with this situation, either trying to reverse the regression or adapt to the new, regressed state of their world. Through this concept of regression, the novel can explore various themes like change, the cycle of rise and fall, and the human or non - human response to a deteriorating situation.
There's a story where a character is exposed to a strange gas in a post - apocalyptic world. This gas makes them forget all their survival skills and knowledge, forcing them to regress to a state where they are completely helpless. Another example could be in a story about a virtual reality experiment gone wrong. The participants are forced to regress in their cognitive abilities as the virtual reality system malfunctions and starts to erase parts of their memory and skills, making them less capable than they were before the experiment.
One example could be 'Alice in Wonderland' where Alice's adventures can be seen as a form of age - regression in a sense, as she enters a world that has a child - like, dreamy quality. Another is 'The Time Traveler's Wife' which has elements of the female character, Clare, experiencing different times of her life in a non - linear way, including some aspects that could be considered age - regression.
Sure. There's a story where a woman finds a mysterious amulet that causes her to age backwards. As she gets younger, she starts to see the world in a different light. She has to face the challenges of being a child again, like going to school and dealing with bullies. Also, in a science - fiction story, a group of astronauts are exposed to a strange radiation that makes them age in reverse. They have to find a way to stop the process before they become too young to operate the spacecraft. These are just a couple of examples of hot age regression stories.
One example could be a story where a male superhero, after a battle with a powerful villain, gets hit by a strange ray that makes him regress to his teenage self. He then has to figure out how to regain his powers while dealing with the insecurities and naivete of his younger self. Another example might be a male detective in a crime - ridden city who, due to a mysterious accident, goes back to being a child. He uses his adult - like deductive skills in his child's body to solve a mystery that has been plaguing the city.
One example is 'Ranma 1/2'. In this anime, Ranma Saotome has a curse that causes him to change into a girl when splashed with cold water and back to a boy with hot water. This can be considered a form of age regression in a sense as his female form has different behaviors and limitations, somewhat like a regression to a more 'feminine' or different state of being which can be related to a change in what could be seen as a kind of 'age - related' identity. Another example is from 'Dragon Ball Z' where Old Kaioshin gives Goku his life so he can use the Potara earrings to fuse with Vegeta. As a result, Goku becomes a kid again for a short time, which is a clear case of age regression in the story.
Maybe a story where they are on a desert island for a music video shoot, but everything goes wrong. Their equipment gets lost, they start arguing over who should be in charge of survival tasks, and at the same time, they keep breaking into impromptu song and dance numbers which attract all kinds of strange animals to them. This would be a great example of absolute chaos in a BSB fanfiction.