Write a paper that uses the main idea of the Tolkien article on the special role science fiction has (or speculative fiction) as a lens to analyze the thematic ideas that unite Suits and War Games, and how conflict in each is constructed and used to help reveal these thematic ideas.

Topic: Conflict, Theme, and the Role of Science Fiction

Prerequisites: Take notes on the genre of science-fiction, particularly soft science fiction and its role in socio-political commentary. Review literary elements and techniques and understand the structure of short fiction. Watch the short film Suits from the anthology Love, Death, & Robots; read the article, “Tolkien on the Importance of Fantasy and Science Fiction”; and read, analyze, and discuss the short story War Game by Philip K Dick.

Directions: Write a paper that uses the main idea of the Tolkien article on the special role science fiction has (or speculative fiction) as a lens to analyze the thematic ideas that unite Suits and War Games, and how conflict in each is constructed and used to help reveal these thematic ideas.