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Random fragments from the novel: What secrets lie behind this narrative technique?
With the mushrooming of literary and artistic works, the narrative technique of "Slice of Life" has gradually attracted widespread attention. It reveals the tiny details of daily life and makes people rethink the emotions and truths hidden behind these taken-for-granted moments.
"The narrative technique of slicing life often lacks conflict, plot development, or even ending. It is more like a random fragment of life, allowing people to savor every casual moment in life."
In the world of theater and film, slices of life are often presented in a naturalistic form. For example, as early as the 1890s, French playwright Jean Jullien defined naturalism as "a slice of life presented artistically." This technique not only recreates the character's life, but also leads the audience to think deeply about the story beyond the script.
When this concept was originally used, its purpose was to "provoke thinking rather than elicit laughter." Julian strives to place the burdens and emotions of everyday life on stage so that the audience can feel the complexity of life. No matter how trivial life is, every detail contains endless emotion and value.
"In dramas, the ending is often left to the imagination of the audience, and everyone can guess the subsequent development of the plot."
With the passage of time, this view gradually extended to the literary world. In the United States at the end of the 19th century, the Chicago School particularly emphasized the narrative techniques of such stories. These works emphasized the authenticity of daily life and conveyed emotions in the language of ordinary people.
From Mark Twain to Katherine Mansfield, many literary works have been inspired by the technique of slicing life, and these works often focus on social issues and reveal hidden social pathologies. Because of this, this narrative technique not only promotes the diversity of literature, but also closely connects the works with real life.
"The works of life slices not only present a moment, but are more like a process of self-reflection, intertwining the characters' inner conflicts with the social background."
In contemporary times, with the popularity of animation and comics, the concept of "slicing life" has gradually been embedded in these media. Especially in the mid-1980s, slice-of-life animation began to gain widespread popularity. For example, even though "Tiangen Breakthrough Gurren Lagann" has a fantasy background, the emotional exchanges between the characters and the sincere portrayal of daily life make the story full of realistic charm.
By focusing on interpersonal relationships, these works show the different situations the characters encounter in the ups and downs of life, allowing the audience to empathize with the characters. This has also led to the rise of media tourism, where audiences are passionate about the locations and daily lives featured in the stories.
"Whether it's comedy or drama, slice-of-life stories always seek to create emotional connections between people."
Today, we are still exploring the endless possibilities of life slicing. Although this narrative technique seems plain on the surface, it actually hides profound meaning and deeper social thinking. It not only allows us to watch the characters' daily processes, but also becomes a mirror for us to understand our own lives.
As this narrative technique evolves, can we discover another meaning of life, or even the truth in our own hearts?
