Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Character


It occurs to me that I like elements of character which represent the nobler ends of our conflicts. The "rise above to do what mortals cannot" perspective has enlightened my thoughts since a youthful encounter with _The Odyssey_ . Homer had the vision.

I enjoy Ender from Card's _Ender's Game_.
I enjoy Magnus from the series below. I also enjoy Felix - the anti-hero of _Armor_ by John Steakley. To me, these characters along with Smiley of le Carre's _Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy_ , are the balance of insanity versus the reality of their surroundings.

I am going to try and summon this character outlook for my protagonist in "Kai through 12." I rather like that idea.

Oh - and buy the book:
"You are
What you do
When it counts"
- Armor

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