Fiction allows us to slide into these other heads, these other places, and look out through other eyes. And then in the tale we stop before we die, or we die vicariously and unharmed, and in the world beyond the tale we turn the page or close the book, and we resume our lives.

Summary

This quote highlights the power of fiction in enabling us to experience different perspectives and explore new worlds through the characters and narratives presented. It suggests that reading fiction allows us to temporarily suspend our own lives and immerse ourselves in the lives of others. Whether we encounter thrilling adventures or face mortality through the characters, we remain unscathed in reality. Once we finish reading, we transition back to our own lives, feeling enriched by the experiences and perspectives gained from the fictional realm.

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