Wednesday, October 16, 2013

A Good Story Involves A Eucatastrophe

According to J.R.R. Tolkien a good story involves a catastrophe that ends up being a positive thing.  Tolkien called that a “eucatastrophe.”  The best example of this that has ever occurred is when the only sinless, perfect man was viciously and unjustly executed.  But this travesty of justice ends up resulting in resurrection and victory.  And the forgiveness, redemption and salvation of the world is made possible.  What an incredible and wonderful story!

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