The brain can do a lot of things, Olive said, but it can't distinguish between what's really happening and what you're imagining. That's why scary movies scare you and why you cry at Nicholas Sparks books.
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In "A Spark of Light" by Jodi Picoult, the character Olive reflects on the power of the human brain and its inability to distinguish reality from imagination. This insight explains why we can feel profound emotions in response to fictional scenarios, whether in films or literature. It highlights how our emotional responses are not tied to actual experiences but rather to our interpretations and imaginations.
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