I know the definition, but I can’t comprehend the concept of it. I couldn’t point out an instance of nuance in literature. What are “shades of meaning?”
Edit: Thank you all for the answers but I’m still not understanding. My brain doesn’t grasp certain concepts and it’s so frustrating. Maybe some context will help? I was debating with a friend whether or not humans are inherently selfish, and they said the answer is more nuanced than yes or no. Does that mean more specific? Why can’t I understand this concept 😭
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Nuance is detail, and subtlety when implying something. Having superman save people who get on the ground and worship him, and then t pose as he flies away is very on the nose savioir symbolism.
Nuance is when the details that make the comparison are more subtle. Bruce Wayne begging his dead parents to release him from his duty to save people, only to recognise it is his purpose to do so, even at the cost of his own life, is more subtle saviour symbolism. (Those are off the cuff examples, they’re not great but they get the idea across)
Better example: The matrix is about fighting evil guys. A more nuanced take is its an allegory for being trans. Its nuanced because the details are less obvious than it being about fighting evil.
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