How would a futuristic setting likely influence a story?

No theme would be possible because the future has not yet occurred.

Only direct characterization would be possible.

The characters might fly in spaceships or have advanced technology.

Only indirect characterization would be possible.

Direct Characterization is used in any number of Futuristic stories; dystopian stories often have a breakdown of the civilization that came before; everything must be described and defined to “create a reality”. We can’t assume we will all be flying around in spacecraft; we may find a world where the main characters are searching for food and shelter instead.

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