Suppressing natural feelings, Methley said, in the end distorted both mind and body. And excluding them from the consideration of novelists distorted the novel, infantilised it, turned good fiction into bad lying.
Methley argues that repressing our natural emotions ultimately damages both our mental and physical well-being. This suppression is not only a personal issue but also impacts literature, as ignoring these fundamental feelings can lead to a distorted narrative in novels.
By excluding genuine emotions from storytelling, writers may weaken their work, transforming meaningful fiction into simplistic and untruthful narratives. A.S. Byatt's "The Children's Book" illustrates how essential it is for authors to engage with authentic human experiences to create rich and impactful literature.
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