Quote Originally Posted by druid91 View Post
How so? If I write a story in which Joe walks from Village A to Village B. And include vague hints as to his reasons for doing so but never actually give the reason why.

I may have a reason in my head, but it doesn't change that that uncertainty is a part of the text. If I were to 'reveal' that reason, I am contradicting the text, which leaves the reason as uncertain.
No, you are only contradicting the text if you actually contradict something directly stated. If all you do is reveal or confirm some reason previously only hinted at then you contradicted nothing.

Quote Originally Posted by Ramza00 View Post
Once an author gives birth to his work and he publishes it he is merely the originator and no longer has mastery, dominion, complete control over his work. This is the contradiction of breathing reality into being, once you do so and you share it, it is no longer just yours.
Not true. Just choosing to share the work with us does not rob the author of the true ownership of the story or its meaning.