Coleridge's concept of "suspension of disbelief," crucial for appreciating fantastical literature, is most closely associated with the acceptance of:

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Realistic character development.

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Plausible scientific explanations.

C

Incredible or supernatural elements as temporarily real within a story.


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Historical accuracy in settings.

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Meaning of Suspension of Disbelief


Suspension of disbelief refers to the reader’s temporary acceptance of implausible or impossible elements in a story. In this process, readers willingly set aside their skepticism in order to immerse themselves in the narrative. This enables poets and authors to explore imaginative, fantastical, or supernatural themes while still evoking genuine emotional responses.


Application in Literature


Suspension of disbelief plays a central role in genres such as fantasy, Gothic fiction, or supernatural tales, where readers encounter ghosts, magic, mythical beings, or other extraordinary events. According to Coleridge, these elements do not need to be realistic, but they must be presented with consistency and internal logic so that readers can accept them as part of the story’s world.


For example, in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, readers accept the supernatural events—such as the curse of the albatross and the ghostly crew—because Coleridge presents them within a coherent imaginative framework.


Conclusion


In short, suspension of disbelief allows readers to emotionally and imaginatively engage with a narrative, even when it defies the rules of ordinary reality.

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