How do the approaches in essays on short stories differ from those on novels?

Well, short stories tend to be concise and often deal with a single event or theme. Novels, on the other hand, have more room to develop multiple subplots and a wider range of characters and settings. They can explore various themes in depth over a longer narrative.

In flash fiction, the elements are more condensed. For example, the plot in flash fiction is often very simple and straightforward. It might just be one event or a very brief sequence of events, while a short story can have a more complex and multi - layered plot. Also, character development in flash fiction is limited. You only get a snapshot of the character, but in a short story, there's more room to explore the character's growth and change. The setting in flash fiction may be only briefly described, compared to a short story where the setting can be more fully developed and play a more significant role in the story.

Disney characters often have a single - minded goal. For example, Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast' is mainly focused on seeing the good in the Beast and breaking the curse. In real - life stories, characters have multiple goals and motives that can conflict with each other. Also, Disney characters are usually part of a fictional world with its own rules, like magic and talking animals. Real - story characters exist in the real world, which has its own set of limitations and possibilities that are not as fantastical as in Disney.

In Victorian novels, characters were often types representing certain social classes or moral qualities. For instance, the virtuous maiden or the cruel factory owner. In modern novels, characters are more complex individuals with their own unique psychologies. They may not be easily categorized.

When an opera is based on a novel, it often has a pre - existing fan base. People who love the novel may be more likely to go and see the opera. In terms of structure, operas based on novels may follow the general narrative arc of the novel more closely. For instance, if the novel has a clear beginning, middle and end, the opera might do the same. Also, the characters in an opera based on a novel might be more fully - fleshed out as they are already developed in the source material. However, operas not based on novels can be more experimental in terms of story and character development as they are not bound by the framework of a pre - existing story.

Historical novels usually have themes that are tied to the specific historical context. They can be about the rise and fall of empires, the struggle for independence, or the development of art and literature in a particular era. For example, a historical novel set in ancient Rome might have themes of political intrigue and the clash of cultures. Gothic novels, however, tend to have more universal themes of fear, isolation, and the exploration of the human psyche's darker corners. In a gothic novel, the theme of a character being trapped in a spooky mansion reflects the sense of isolation and the fear of the unknown that pervades the genre.

Graphic novels can use visual cues like color and panel layout to enhance the ghostly atmosphere. A page filled with dark, muted colors might be used to represent the presence of a ghost. In regular novels, the atmosphere is created mainly through words. Also, in graphic novels, ghosts can interact with the environment in a more visual way, like passing through walls which can be clearly shown in a panel, while in regular novels it's more about the narrative of the action.

In Andrew Klavan's ghost stories, the characters might be more proactive in dealing with the ghostly elements. They could be trying to solve a mystery related to the ghost. Susan Hill's characters are often more passive, at least at the start. They are usually just living their lives when the supernatural intrudes. Also, Klavan may use a more direct writing style, while Hill's is more about creating an overall spooky ambiance through her detailed descriptions.

Adult Disney stories often have more complex themes. For instance, in a children - aimed Disney story, good and bad might be more clearly defined, but in an 'adult' one like 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', it delves into moral gray areas, exploring how society treats the different and the power of lust and greed. It shows that characters are not simply black or white.

Morals in horror stories are sometimes more extreme and visceral. Since horror deals with fear and often death, the morals can be about the most basic human instincts. In contrast, in a mystery genre, the moral might be about justice and truth - seeking. But in horror, it could be as simple as not trespassing in a haunted place because it could cost you your life. The impact of not following the moral is much more immediate and life - threatening in horror.