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Date Posted: 07:28:43 10/03/07 Wed
Author: bug
Subject: Chapter 51-- When I read I always expect that the main character will be stronger than the rest, perhaps a bit wiser,, or at least willing to think and make decisions, and be able to shield the rest of the characters.
In reply to: Lil 's message, "Part Four: When the Dark Night Seems Endless…." on 23:44:52 10/02/07 Tue

They must be a protector of sorts, someone others turn to to feel safe around. I have found this to be true in most books I read, from the Outlander series, to Wilbur Smith's books,,,, here in Cindy's, yes, in Trinity too. There has to be something special about the main character(s). In some books this is not the case, but they are always extraordinary in some way. Someone the others turn to when they have need of something pertaining to the theme of the book. To answer your question exactly Lil, there are a couple of other characters that pop in mind immediately, one being Jamie Fraser, and Conor Larkin (wasn't that his name?)from Trinity. Both these men were big, strong, and capable. Casey as well in his own way. Don't know which one you are leading us to, but I see a common thread amongst them all. Which is necessary for them to be a main character. I don't think I would enjoy a book where the main character was as common and as nobody as I am.

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  • 51.1) I think I have to say C. I do believe in a higher power, but I’d like to believe it is more forgiving of us than we are of ourselves. I also like to believe He/She is not as judgemental and damning as some organized religions would have us believe. Karma, yes, obviously our choices make our past and determine our present and future..we have free will to change our course and therefore create different circumstances for ourselves. And finally we have a conscience – sometimes we listen to it, sometimes we don’t. If we choose to do something we feel or our beliefs tell us is wrong, that conscience can haunt us and though we can’t go back and change what’s already done, we can learn to make peace with it and ease our conscience somewhat. Doesn’t mean we all of a sudden feel what we’ve done was right or good, but to be able to move on in a positive way, we have to somehow forgive ourselves. (NT) -- Marilyn, 08:26:48 10/03/07 Wed
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