Authorial intent

Authorial intent is when a writer or creator of something, like a book or a movie or a video game, has a specific idea or message that they want to convey through their work. It's like when you draw a picture or make a craft and you have an idea in your head of what you want it to look like or what you want it to mean. The author of a book or movie has an idea in their head of what they want their work to be about and what they want it to say to readers or viewers.

Sometimes, when we read a book or watch a movie, we might have our own thoughts and opinions about what the author meant or what the story is trying to say. But authorial intent is about what the author themselves intended or wanted to say. It's like if you draw a picture and your friend says "oh, I think this picture is about flowers," but you actually meant for it to be about the ocean. Your friend might have a different opinion, but you know what you were trying to convey.

Understanding authorial intent can help us understand the message that the author is trying to send and make us appreciate their work even more. When we understand what a writer or creator was trying to say, it can help us understand the story or the characters better and connect with the work on a deeper level.