Short Fiction · Theme
Obsession and Sacrifice
How Short Fiction develops Obsession and Sacrifice.
Brent Dalgreen's obsessive quest to capture an alien sensation on canvas leads to his fatal radiation exposure, while other characters sacrifice their safety, contracts, or lives for their goals or duties.
Where it surfaces
- An Artist’s Life
Brent's obsession with capturing an 'alien' sensation on canvas has led him to sacrifice his health, and he is now dying from radiation sickness.
- The Repairman
The Repairman is forced to sacrifice his freedom and endure a dangerous mission due to an unbreakable contract.
- The K-Factor
Abravanel's dedication to Societics borders on obsession, and Neel's faith in the science is shaken, leading to personal sacrifice in the face of uncertainty.
- Toy Shop
The creators sacrifice immediate profit and endure public skepticism to seed a mystery that will obsess others into advancing science.