On Sat, Sep 13, 2003 at 11:41:04AM -0500, Robert Seeberger wrote: > Hmmmm....... But I *do* like Covenant. He is much more "human" > than most fictional characters. Most FCs are wish fulfillment/ self > substitutes who win it all in the end against enormous obstacles. TC > only achieves a bit of balance in the end.
I suppose like is too vague a word. I wouldn't want TC as a friend, nor would I try to emulate him in most things, but I do like to read about him. He is a complex character with realistic flaws and some virtues, and he goes through conflicts that I think many people have experienced, albeit to a lesser degree. He is also a strong, rational person who refuses to give up when his life takes a horrible turn for the worse. He certainly has some admirable qualities, and I think he provides a lot of food for thought in considering one's own behaviors. The Unbeliever is a very believable character! Plus, the whole backdrop of a fantasy world that -- rather than being "real" but obscure as is common in fantasies -- is quite likely just in the main character's mind is quirky and unusual, which I always prefer to cliched, me too stories. -- Erik Reuter http://www.erikreuter.net/ _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
