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That's fair, I don't be necessarily disagree, but perhaps another way of thinking about it is simply by looking at the diversity and types of interpretations that there may be for a particular work. For example, a book club reading 1984 would likely discuss the author's intended reflection on the real world; whereas a book club reading LOTR (depending on the individuals) is much more likely to be discussing the emotions and individual travails and growth of the characters and how the relate to a world which is distinctly its own (even if there are inevitable similarities to our own). In practice, I feel that is a clear enough distinction.
It's an interesting story, I definitely appreciate learning about this... and one which is very specific to Oklahoma, and doesn't reveal all that much (nor would I say it's necessary to hear to understand the crux) of Americanism.
I interpret it quite differently to mean that a good (hi)story is indeed its own unique creation which can exist and be judged and enjoyed on its own accord without necessarily being a commentary or reflection of anything in the real world. Of course, all imagination relates to the real world to some extent—and that's where applicability comes in—but it's possible to reject the elements of allegory and in doing to build your own world which feels just as real and nuanced as our own.
Have you considered that we may need to reform.aspects of representative democracy in order to effectively address climate change?
Ah yes, how can we forget that this is Canada's 200th anniversary, after the signing of the confederation in 1825. Sounds like you've definitely got your facts straight...
That's great, these sound like basic details that their budget should take into account when considering how many people they can employ!