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It's KILLING ME that I can't start writing before then. I don't think I can wait. It might have to be Najuwrimo or Naaugwrimo.
But in the meantime, while I try to hold off as long as I can, I thought I'd ask you some questions.
1. What makes a great hero? Tell me about your favorite heroes from literature and film, and why they are great heroes. (don't just say they're cool or good looking. What MAKES a good hero?)
For example. Aragorn, from The Lord of the Rings. I think he is a good hero because he's a natural leader, even though he doesn't want to be. He has all this self doubt because of the downfall of his ancestors, and the last thing he wants is to be king. And yet, he perseveres and in the end he knows it is what he must do. A hero is doing what you don't want to because it's the right thing to do.
2. What makes a good villain? What are your favorite villains? And same as above, don't tell me "because they're evil." WHY are they evil? What made them this way?
For example. Messala from Ben-Hur. Here we have Judah Ben-Hur, and Messala. Friends since childhood, would have died for each other. But when Messala asks Judah to betray his people, and Judah refuses, Messala wrongly accuses him, throws his family in jail, and condemns him to life as a galley slave. Some friend! Betrayal is a very strong emotion when villainy is concerned.
