I would like to get some opinions on whether or not it is necessary to explain how's and why's to an audience in a story.
For example in the Sixth Sense, I don't remember being told why it is that Cole could see dead people, I just accepted that he could. But back story is told about the abilities of super heroes such as Spiderman, Superman, Hulk, etc.
I'm writing a thriller and my protag has a supernatural ability, what's the guideline on filling in the back story, or can I just immerse the audience in my story hoping they suspend belief?
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For example in the Sixth Sense, I don't remember being told why it is that Cole could see dead people, I just accepted that he could. But back story is told about the abilities of super heroes such as Spiderman, Superman, Hulk, etc.
I'm writing a thriller and my protag has a supernatural ability, what's the guideline on filling in the back story, or can I just immerse the audience in my story hoping they suspend belief?
Thanks-
Late
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