Epilogue (disambiguation) facts for kids

An epilogue is a special part of a story or play that comes at the very end. It's like a final message or a look into the future after the main story has finished. Epilogues help to give the audience or reader a sense of closure, answering any last questions or showing what happens to the characters later on.

Sometimes, an epilogue can tell you what happened to the characters many years later. Other times, it might just add a final thought or moral to the story. It's different from a conclusion because a conclusion usually wraps up the main plot, while an epilogue often goes beyond the main plot's ending.

What is an Epilogue?

An epilogue is a section that wraps up a piece of writing or a performance. It's usually found at the end of books, plays, or movies. Think of it as a final chapter that isn't part of the main story's action.

Purpose of an Epilogue

Epilogues serve several purposes:

• They can show the future of the characters.
• They might explain things that were not clear in the main story.
• They can give a moral or a lesson from the story.
• Sometimes, they set up a sequel or the next part of a series.

For example, in a book, an epilogue might tell you what happened to the hero ten years after their big adventure. In a play, an actor might step forward at the end to speak directly to the audience, sharing a final thought.

Epilogue in Different Media

The word "epilogue" is also used as a title for various creative works. This shows how important the idea of a "final part" or "conclusion" is in many areas.

In Film and Television

Many films and TV show episodes have been named "Epilogue." These titles often suggest that the story being told is a final chapter or a look at the aftermath of events.

• Epilogue (1950 film): A crime film from West Germany.
• "Epilogue" (Justice League Unlimited): A well-known episode from the animated TV series Justice League Unlimited. This episode acts as a kind of epilogue for the entire Justice League story.

In Music

Music albums and songs also sometimes use the title "Epilogue." This can mean the music is the final piece of a collection or that it brings a sense of closure to a musical journey.

• Epilog (album): A 1994 album by the band Änglagård.
• Epilogue (Epik High album): A 2010 compilation album by the group Epik High.

See also

In Spanish: Epílogo para niños