Everything is written stars; or actually is it? Whether the story revolves around a prophecy or its subversion the creative space, no matter the medium, is saturated with stories of chosen ones, stories foretold in ancient myths, stories of fate and free will. Do we comply or do we fight against it? We are obsessed with the concept of predetermination and what it means for us.
What makes prophecies so compelling? What it means to go against the grain when subversion of the prophecy has become the new norm? Is there an escape for us?
Join me in a discussion of the pros and cons of prophecy and predetermination as a literary device. Together we'll sail through swatches of both modern and older media to gaze upon the truth once and for all.