What is the purpose of post-apocalyptic?

On the surface level, the purpose is to show what life is like after an ‘end times’ event or apocalypse occurs. This demonstrates a society that has been obliterated, and in post-apocalyptic literature, we often see a few survivors who have to learn to live under a new set of circumstances.

How do you start a post-apocalyptic story?

Decide what kind of apocalyptic story it is: before the world ended, while the world ended, or after the world ended. Decide why the world ended and how: plague, nuclear war, aliens contact, etc. Decide how your character(s) survived the apocalypse (e.g. immune). If you don’t, you’ll leave major holes in your story.

What does pre apocalyptic mean?

preapocalyptic (not comparable) Before an apocalypse.

What is meant by post-apocalyptic?

Definition of postapocalyptic : existing or occurring after a catastrophically destructive disaster or apocalypse In a postapocalyptic world where nature has become just as violent as humanity …—

What is the difference between apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic stories?

In the case of apocalyptic narratives, the story begins with the present situation which then leads to a catastrophic event, whereas in case of post-apocalyptic narratives, the story takes place in the future after the. catastrophic event, in light of which the present situation is critically recounted.

What is the apocalyptic view of the future?

The vision of the future that’s embedded in the apocalyptic world view is really a frightening one. But yet, combined with the fear, is a sense of meaning, and also the sense that as individuals we can escape the true terrors that lie ahead.

Why does the apocalyptic message have so much power?

The apocalyptic message has enormous power for various reasons. One is, ironically enough, the terror that it inspires. The vision of the future that’s embedded in the apocalyptic world view is really a frightening one.

What is apocalyptic belief?

Apocalyptic belief thrives in oppression. For oppressed people, a prophecy of the end of the world offers relief from their suffering and hope that their suffering will come to an end. So the Book of Daniel was written to encourage the Jews in their revolt against the Greeks.