If I wasn't worried about getting a bad grade, I would stop my post right there. That really sums up everything that was learned today, and it would be a nice tag for concision.
Instead I will go into the 5 reasons stories are told.
1. Stories are easy to remember.
Think of all the little phrases your parents used to say to you.
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
"Life's not fair."
"If you keep making that face, it'll stick that way."
"Even a blind pig can find an acorn."
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| But why would they want to? |
Nobody would bother with an uninteresting story.
One Fine Day
I was walking down the street, right foot following my left foot. My arms swayed gently back and forth, just like a gorilla. My feet made a noise every time they hit a ground. It was a beautiful day.
Fin.
See, pretty boring, and not really even a story.
3. Stories are easy to understand.
Typically, stories only have one main idea that is being directed at the audience. This is to avoid muddle and trouble. If only one idea is sent, it's easy and uncomplicated.
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| This guy just finished a David Lynch movie marathon. |
4. Stories are easy to believe.
There are countless books about folklore, urban legends, and tall tales. There's an entire website devoted to disproving rumors, and a television show all about busting myths.
Why do people believe in these obvious lies. Because we want to. We want the fantastic and bizarre to be true, and we're willing to accept anything that sounds plausible.
5. Stories are easy to share.
All you have to do is talk. And it's only gotten easier in this day and age. We can text, post, blog, write, talk, or gesture stories halfway across the world in a matter of moments.
And that's why we all love stories.
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