One aspect of this short story could be the exploration of racial themes, as 'black and white' often implies racial contrast. It might show the different social positions and interactions between black and white characters in a particular setting.
I'm sorry, I don't know who the author of the 'black and white sky short story' is. There are so many short stories out there, and without more context or information, it's difficult to determine the author.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read that exact 'black and white sky short story'. It could be about a contrast between two extreme states, like good and bad, represented by the black and white sky. Maybe it's a story of a world where the sky has lost its normal colors and something extraordinary has happened to cause this strange phenomenon.
The black and white could symbolize good and evil. In the context of the norseman story, perhaps his actions or the choices he faces are depicted as black (bad) or white (good).
There could be a black character who is struggling against the social norms and prejudices of a predominantly white society. For example, a black artist trying to gain recognition in a white - dominated art world.
They tend to have strong moral or thematic elements. Since they are concise, they can quickly convey a message. Like in 'The Most Dangerous Game', it makes a statement about the value of life and the nature of hunters and prey. The black and white nature of good and evil is often explored in these stories.
The white part of the room could symbolize innocence or goodness. For example, if it's a story about a person's moral journey, the white room might be where the person's positive thoughts and actions originate. The black part might signify mystery or danger. It could be where the person faces their fears or the source of evil in the story.
The story of the Black and White Impermanence was about two good friends, Xie Bi 'an (White Impermanence) and Fan Wujiu (Black Impermanence). They grew up together and were like brothers. One day, they went out to do some work and walked under a bridge. The sky was gray and it was about to rain heavily. White Impermanence wanted to go back and get the umbrella, so he asked Black Impermanence to wait under the bridge. After White Impermanence left, it began to rain heavily, and the river was rising. Black Impermanence didn't choose to leave. Instead, he continued to wait under the bridge. When White Impermanence returned, Black Impermanence was nowhere to be found. Seeing his good brother being washed away by the flood, White Impermanence chose to hang himself on the bridge pillar. After they died, they went to the King of Hell. When the King of Hell heard their stories, he was very touched. Therefore, the storyline of the Black and White Ghosts was this legend.
Well, it's not straightforward to say. 'Black and White' could be inspired by true incidents but might have fictional elements mixed in to make it more engaging or for artistic purposes.