Myth and Science Fiction from Fictional Semantics

Keywords: Possible worlds, Fictional Semantics, Literary Theory, myth, science fiction

Abstract

The present paper analyses myth and science fiction from fictional semantics, based on the study of the structures of their possible worlds, together with the modal restrictions configurating them, as proposed by Thomas Pavel and Lubomír Doležel. The analysis reveals that many works of prospective science fiction exhibit a structure characteristic of ancient myths — dyadic and with perfectly demarcated domains. Likewise, the hierarchy of modal restrictions configurating them are similar to those found in ancient myths. 

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Published
2020-05-20
How to Cite
Ariza Trinidad E. (2020). Myth and Science Fiction from Fictional Semantics. Amaltea. Revista de mitocrítica, 12, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.5209/amal.66667
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