All of the following are elements of absurdist fiction except

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the characters are controlled by menacing forces.
the characters are controlled by menacing forces.

the characters exchange illogical and irrational dialogue.
the characters exchange illogical and irrational dialogue.

the characters communicate a theme of hope for mankind.
the characters communicate a theme of hope for mankind.

the characters are caught in hopelessly exaggerated situations.
the characters are caught in hopelessly exaggerated situations.

the characters communicate a theme of hope for mankind.