Nbafan
Dreamer
I'm going to have to disagree on your statement that there are no happy endings in life. There are plenty of happy endings. On the other hand, I also believe that there are plenty of sad, unhappy people in the world and, as a result, unhappy endings.
The thing with fantasy is that, often times, a happy ending clashes with realism. Today, many writers seem to make sure the hero gets through without harm. Oftentimes, the hero ends up having no real tests which is completely unrealistic. As I see it, there is no problem with a happy ending, it just should be done somewhat realistically by making the hero or whoever go through both good and bad times to get there.
The thing with fantasy is that, often times, a happy ending clashes with realism. Today, many writers seem to make sure the hero gets through without harm. Oftentimes, the hero ends up having no real tests which is completely unrealistic. As I see it, there is no problem with a happy ending, it just should be done somewhat realistically by making the hero or whoever go through both good and bad times to get there.