Do you think there is a place for love in science fiction?
For example, Astrophilia is completely based around various forms of love, family love vs love of space; developing love in a new environment. Old Paint is inanimate love replacing a lost loved one. Under the Eaves presents the actual definition of love and the applicability of love to inanimate creatures.
Is the discussion of love a relevant topic within science fiction writing?
Absolutely! I think a lot of science fiction deals with relationships--between people, ideas, and objects (especially if those objects are animated, like in Old Paint). I think one of the great things about the genre is that you can literally cover any topic within any context. So why not talk about love and its different forms as well?
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think that science fiction so often changes what is different and what could happen that sentimentality serves as a really nice juxtaposition. That was one reason why I love "Under the Eaves" so much.
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