Question

Use the fairy tale below and employ both of the techniques - Flashback and Flashforward. Rewrite part or all of the fairy tale using the two techniques given. Include one paragraph in which you explain which techniques you have selected and how you put them to use in your re-write.

A. The sun dipped below the horizon, and suddenly, we were transported back to a time when dragons roamed the land. The characters, once old and wise, were now young and full of vigor.

B. In a flash, we were catapulted into the future, where the once enchanted kingdom now lay in ruins. The protagonist, having glimpsed this dark fate, must now find a way to alter the course of history.

C. As the story unfolded, a sudden shift in time occurred, revealing a hidden past. Readers were taken on a journey through the protagonist's memories, providing context to the present events.

D. The narrative seamlessly transitioned between past and future, creating a tapestry of interconnected events. The use of Flashback and Flashforward added depth and intrigue to the timeless fairy tale.

Answer 1

By incorporating flashback and flashforward techniques into a fairy tale, the narrative becomes a tapestry of the characters' past experiences and a vision of their possible future, creating tension and depth that compel the protagonist to take action.

Step-by-step explanation:

In reimagining the fairy tale with the use of flashback and flashforward, we begin our narrative in the present, where the serenity of the sunshine gleaning off the dragon's wing serves as a harsh contrast to the inevitable doom revealed in a sudden flashforward, where our protagonist beholds the ashes of the once great kingdom. This glimpse of the future ignites a resolve to avert this fate, but it is through a flashback that we explore the protagonist's youthful encounters with dragons, thus providing the necessary knowledge and motivation to change the future. To ensure clarity, we pepper the narrative with timestamps and symbolic transitions, such as a dragon's roar signaling a jump back in time or the setting sun foreshadowing the imminent desolation.

Selected Techniques: I have chosen to insert a flashback by introducing a scene from the characters' youthful past, which offers a deep understanding of newly revealed contexts of their development and challenges. Concurrently, I employ a flashforward to present a grim future whereby the main character is spurred into action. These narrative devices not only embellish the story with complexity but also serve to enhance emotional engagement by highlighting the stakes and the formative experiences underpinning character decisions.