Studies have been done that show that we are attracted to trauma and other negative events in life because it allows us to feel a bit better about our own life. Do you think that is true? Do you think that we are fascinated with car wrecks, etc. because it gives us an opportunity to be happier with our own life? Write a paragraph answering these questions.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?