Likewise, today these same themes have been the traditional subject of many surrealist writings. R. L. Stine quoted another modern day author Steven King, We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones. We also make up monsters because we are them. The same monsters that he was referring to were found in people of Dali s era as well, and can be seen through his work. These basic human motivations, or characteristics, have remained the same with the passing of time.
Surrealism means different things to different people.
Each work is expressed by authors who consider surrealism a personal experience of their own. These writings could be abstract and difficult in content, or basic and simple to understand. Regardless of the writer s influence, the result is a story or film that has meaning of its own. Personal issues, society, surroundings, the work place, or other people s personal circumstances are motives for various writings. Basic human traits as the conflict of good versus evil, or to live or die are also influences in writing.