Plot Holes in Published Works by
Calista
on 2010-11-19 14:48:00 UTC
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Let's discuss plot hole theory...
We're discussing the new Harry Potter movie, and someone mentioned that the last one had "plot holes big enough for Harry to fall through." Plenty of published works have plot holes.
The Giver, for example, states that there are fifty people born each year in the Community, and that each family is only allowed two children, but that some families never apply for children. Do the math, and you get extra children. Oops! Plot hole.
So we have natural plot holes in many stories; perhaps most continua have them. What effect do they have on the continuum and its stability?
Me brainstorming:
*Natural plot holes are weak points. If you get the wrong fanfic too close to them, the continuum can be destroyed more easily. However, goodfic can be specifically created to fill a plot hole and strengthen the continuum.
*Natural plot holes can be used to one's benefit, because they are often the places where misplaced and replaced characters and locations show up.
*Natural plot holes interfere with portals, like turbulence for an airplane, and can create problems with navigation by using the portal generator and remote activator.
*It may be possible to use natural plot holes for transportation... but you never know where you'll end up.
Ideas, anyone?