I'm beginning to think that you're psychic, KD. Yes, oxymoron is exactly it, as in the phrase New Year's resolution. Resolution is also a term for the end of the conflict or problem in a plotted story, which is once again in demand, and an allegorical approach would require it. The chief question that remains is whether to attempt to extend the oxymoron as incident to paradox.
But this is all a rather dull way to celebrate the New Year.
posted on December 30, 2001 02:03:52 PM
Oh come now Antiquary....if you extended the oxymoron in relation to ANY paradox, the need for what drew you to the oxymoron in the first place would be non-existant, leading to the paradox you're trying to avoid.......geez!
