He hated the word "evasion" applied to fiction. I could have argued, and not only for bringing the opposite, that evasion was real life.
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In Alice Munro's book "Too Much Happiness," the protagonist expresses a strong disdain for the term "evasion" when it comes to describing fiction. This sentiment reflects a belief that fiction, rather than avoiding reality, might actually mirror it in profound ways. The character feels that the complexities and nuances of real life can sometimes feel like an act of evasion. Moreover, the protagonist suggests that by engaging with fiction, readers confront...
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