What is a Story?

Hi,

A story eventually reaches a conclusion — it's a non-negotiable fact. However, modern movies often leave viewers confused rather than providing closure. Avoid watching TV-Series with cliff hanger. Don't watch 'LOST' (2004), nor 'EMILY IN PARIS' (2020). They lead you nowhere.

Here are three definitions of a story. Considering what I mentioned earlier, which one do you think is true?

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Definition-01: 'Oxford Learner's Dictionaries': 

"a description of events and people that the writer or speaker has invented in order to entertain people."

Definition-02: 'Cambridge Dictionary': 

"a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events."

Definition-03: 'Brian McDonald': 

"Stories are the telling or retelling of a series of events leading to a conclusion."

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A story leads to a conclusion. If you ever forget this fact in the future, revisit this blog post or recall your friend's stories: They naturally conclude at the end. Just listen and keep it in mind.

Listen and keep it in mind.

Thanks,

André