2007-01-18 05:06:10 · 4 answers · asked by stella b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
it's usually used in a context such as 'escapist fantasy', meaning you have dreams of getting away from it all, literally escaping.
2007-01-18 05:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, it means away from reality, different from the real world. To give you an example, I'd say that the Harry Potter books are wonderful escapist literature.
2007-01-18 06:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an escapist could also be someone who makes a career out of "escaping", like harry houdinni
2007-01-18 06:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An escapist is somene who is trying to avoid reality, essentially "escaping", from things they find difficult or painful
Otherwise, look here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapist
2007-01-18 05:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋