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We all have read a lot of fanfictions regarding this book turned TV show: The Vampire Diaries. And most of us are familiar with how the story of Elena Gilbert and the Salvatore brothers go.
But the undeniable point is that th...
Plot twists are great when used properly and can make a story interesting. Whenever the story seems to lack luster, a good plot twist is sure to set it back on track.
But what authors should avoid is... Pointless Plot twists.
Consider that you're reading a fanfic in which everything is going great. The protagonist has achieved his/her goal, the antagonist got the treats he/she deserved and there is a happily ever after. And now you're supposing that this is most likely the ending of a good story which you enjoyed.
But then... All of a sudden the author reveals that no, the antagonist hasn't died and is still back on the game with a much more powerful army or a greater trick hidden under his/her sleeve.
And from then on a repeat of the previous events takes place with a few modifications such that you eventually lose interest and are considering when to throw your phone/laptop out the window.
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Now, today, I will share with you the reason authors write plot twists which are rather pointless and why they think that it is necessary.
Reasons:
1. The author doesn't believe in happy endings:
Yes, this is actually a thing here. Authors have this notion that tragedy is the best form of expression so no matter what the story is about, they will want to end it tragically. Hence, if everything starts to get too lighthearted, they insert a plot twist to regain their tragic atmosphere.
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2.Mixed Feelings:
The author can't decide who is best for the protagonist to end up with. Like a marriage is arranged, the bride is walking down the aisle but all of a sudden the author is like Nooo, this is not how it should be! And hey presto! Let's use a plot twist over here.
Which usually happens to be the groom's secret ex turning up and crashing down the wedding or the groom running off or the bride running off or the bride suddenly realizing that she had feelings for the groom's brother, not him.
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