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Analysis Of Bridge To Terabithi An Example Of Fan Fiction

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“Bridge to Terabithia 2” is an example of fan fiction because of its similarities and differences to the original. Similarities are important because they help the readers understand the original story and what is being changed. Knowingly, the author writes, “Since that fateful day Leslie Burke was only a shadow of her former self” (5). As in the original, one of the main characters is struggling with the emotions of shock, sadness, and depression after the near death of her best friend. However in the original, Jess grieves over Leslie’s death; the fanfiction includes just enough similarities for the reader to understand the story. Although similarities are essential, differences are also needed. Understanding this, the author pens,”’ I can

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