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Margaret Atwood

I don't think the relationship between novels and realities are one to one. Of course novels play different roles. It's essentially just a long narrative form. What you use that long narrative form for can be very different.

Margaret Atwood

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Margaret Atwood is saying that novels do not directly mirror real life, but instead serve various purposes through their extended storytelling format. The way this format is used can vary widely, meaning novels can explore many different ideas or functions beyond simply reflecting reality.

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