Fantasy Quote by Will Shetterly
“In fantasy, impossible things exist. In science fiction, impossible things exist and can be understood by humans. In supernatural horror, impossible things exist and cannot live in peace with humans.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Limits of Imagination, 2015
Fantasy, sci‑fi, and horror each present impossibilities differently.
In simple terms: Each genre handles impossibility uniquely.
Key Takeaway
Understand genre expectations for the impossibility.
Themes
genre
impossibility
creativity
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
educational
When to use this quote
- writing
- game design
- education
- media criticism
Key Concepts
world‑building
human understanding
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define impossibility in each genre?
- What role does human understanding play in sci‑fi?
A Different Perspective
Genre blending can blur these distinctions.
