Immortality and Mortality: A Comparative Study of Ageing in Fae and Humans in A Court of Thorns and Roses

Abstract

Ageing is a universal process affecting all living organisms, including humans, animals, and plants.  In fantasy literature, immortality frequently shapes character development and narrative arcs. Immortality remains a perfect myth in the real world. Fantasy authors craft immortal characters such as gods, vampires, elves, faeries, and other supernatural beings to make the audience understand the contrast between human mortality and creative invention. This paper examines the divergent timeline of mortals and immortals in Sarah J Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses. By analysing the human and Fae characters, the study investigates the impact on each group across multiple dimensions. Physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions are the different dimensions of ageing.