Wallace shows that even the townsfolk in Specter make up myths about Edward, thus further reinforcing his role as a legendary hero who embodies qualities they admire. Wallace also subtly alludes to the fact that in life, much of history is infused with fiction, because people misremember things, guess information to fill in gaps, and exaggerate stories. This means that even outside of a fictional context, the line between truth and fiction is often somewhat blurred.