19 July 2008
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If you could be one character from a comic book, fiction series, or anime, who would you be, and why?
The novel I’m currently writing figures a strong female lead, Tori. She’s gritty, determined, and independant. That’s one of the reasons it’s so hard for her to learn to accept an inner darkness within her, and the help of her guardian angel.
When I watch the television series, Dark Angel, I feel a real tug to the main character, Max (Jessica Alba). Like Tori, she’s gritty, determined, and independant. She’s the kind of woman who can take care of herself and has learnt that it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there.
I’d love to have the kind of empowering confidence that Max (and Tori) have. They’ve got a core belief in themselves and their right to be the person they are. There are people in their lives they care about but it is on terms that maintain a freedom.
If you could be a character you’ve read about, or written about, who would you be and why? Do you find yourself writing characters you wish you were, or who echo yourself in some way?
What do you read or watch when you want to connect with a character? Have you ever considered which actor you would cast in the role of your protagonist were it made into a movie?
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Not sure – it is always one of those things you kind of fantasize about but settling on one character is hard. I will think more and comeback soon. I know flying is good. I see JimBob as Dumbledore.
*chuckles* I can see you as Albus Dumbledore, Jim! Wise, witty, and perhaps just a little bit crafty.
I wonder what you life might be like if you had the magic skill of Dumbledore. *ponders* I bet Dumbledore would have Plurked.
I’d definitely change sex and be a man as they seem to have a better deal all round. James Bond has a lot of fun, and more than the cat’s nine lives.
@ Jean: Oh yeah, James bond could be pretty fun. Of course, life constantly in danger might be a bit rough and he has to do a lot more working out then I could imagine into my day to day life.
But the adventures and mystery would be great.
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