Thesis+and+Arguments

= Thesis and Arguments =

**Thesis: **
 Through hyper-serialization, detailed mythic arcs, visions, prophesies, and flash-forwards, Babylon 5 creator J Michael Stracsynski challenges our notions of free will, stripping away characters' control via the vast toolbox of the science fiction narrative.


 * Argument One: **

 “Signs and Portents.” Characters are given glimpses into their futures by seers and prophets. These visions, which tend to come in the form of a warning, always come true.

** Argument Two:   **

 “Time Travel, Foreshadowing, and Experimental Narrative Structure.” Characters are given glimpses of their tragic futures, through dreams and time travel, but foreknowledge does not help them change the course of events.

** Argument Three:   **

 “Telepaths and the Drakh.” Characters are frequently controlled like puppets by outside forces.

 