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Vickie Adkins
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2002 - 08:06 pm: |   |
If you could get inside your favorite novel and be any fictional character, who would it be, and why?
Mine would be Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta (Patricia Cornwell). She's a gutsy chick, with a wonder job (slueth coroner), respected by her peers, drives a black mercedes, and wears designer suits.
Can you tell what the subject of my next column is? Have fun with it!
Vickie |
laurelj
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 05:13 am: | |
Nobody fall down laughing here OK? If I could be anyone in any story, it would be Elnora in A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter. She was poor yes, but brave and resourceful, proud and strong. Running a close second would be the mysterious woman who the beekeeper marries in "The Keeper of the Bees", also by Stratton-Porter. These characters enjoyed simpler times, unsullied natural resources, and simply ooze decency from their very pores. The females weren't yet bogged down in the modern work world, growing more cynical with every day. The men were strong inside where it counts, decent at the core.
There are only two 20th century authors I envy. Gene Stratton-Porter and Maso de la Roche. I strive to spin my stories as unforgettably as they did.
Laurel Johnson |
Jan Fields
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 05:19 am: | |
Yes, but Vickie, Kay's beau died in such an unpleasant fashion and her sister is a miserable shrew and her neice has turned moody and difficult into an art form and the one guy who worships her looks like a lumpy unmade bed.
I think I would be Kinsey Milhoune...she cuts her own hair, lives in that gorgeous apartment with the nautical theme, and owns one dress -- chosen for it's ability to be worn after being stuffed in a purse all day. Wait a minute...I think I might already BE Kinsey.
Jan |
C. E. Winterland
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 06:25 am: | |
I always wanted to be Peter from C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" growing up. I think it would be so fun to have objects in your house suddenly turn into portals to a fantastic world.
Of course, for those of you who haven't yet figured me for a gadget guy, James Bond would be fun too, I bet 
But really, these days, I think Albus Dumbledore is more my speed.
But this is a very difficult thing, to pick whom you'd like to be from any work of fiction ever...
CEW |
Barbie Perkins Cooper
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 06:41 am: | |
Vickie:
What a great topic you've picked, and I agree with you about Patricia Cornwell's character, especially Kay Scarpetta.
There are many characters I would be, actually, too many to list and most of mine would be non-fiction, since I generally read more non-fiction, than fiction.
If I chose a character, she would be a combination of many, including Princess Diana, because I admired her courage to stand up and make a difference, even when others did not approve. Also, Betty Rollins, who wrote "First You Cry," about breast cancer and how she survived. And, of course, I could not leave out Mary Tyler Moore.
As you can detect, I'm just a bit too serious about life. My all time favorite book is "The Color Purple," and "Roots," so I suppose I should include Oprah Winfrey, because she is a wonderful character and a role model for so many. Surviving child abuse made her a strong individual, able to defeat those who put her down.
I love reading fiction, but for me, non-fiction captivates me.
See you at the Movies...Plays...and One Day...the Oscars! |
Nancy Mehl
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 07:32 am: | |
I would have to pick a cross between Kay Scarpetta and Jessica Fletcher. Jessica is much "sunnier" than Kay - especially now, (did you read The Last Precinct????)and she is one classy dame.
Of course, if I were either one of these ladies, I would expect my friendships to dwindle dramatically. Everyone they know seems to keel over at the drop of a hat....
I would love to have the knowledge Kay does, without having to actually "look" at dead bodies....
They're both gutsy and smart.
I think Jessica is a little more my speed - but quite a bit older.
How about this. I look like Kay, am her age, but have Jessica's life???
Nancy |
Dennis Collins
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 09:38 am: | |
Now this is a "CHARACTER"!!!!!
If I consider the inluence that a character/s had on my decision to become a writer, I would have to say that the seed was planted by the Hardy boys but, clearly the man of stature is none other than Mike Hammer, The PI against whom all others are measured.
Mickey Spillaine's signature warrior is, without a doubt my runaway winner. |
Nancy Marie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 02:24 pm: | |
Hi Vickie,
I seem to remember answering this before, but here goes. My favorite is Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind. She never let anything get in her way, and always got what she wanted, even when what she wanted wasn't good for her. She was a fighter and not a quitter, and I admire that in just about anybody.
Didn't particularly like her tactics, but you've got to hand it to her for not giving up when things got tough.
I can identify with her in lots of ways.
smiles and blessings, Kitty |
LaurieAnne Cruea
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 06:56 pm: | |
A difficult choice indeed. I was formerly drawn to Hamlet, with his dark, moody personality and obsessive attitude--I used to fit perfectly. I can also identify with Eric (a.k.a. The Phantom) from The Phantom of the Opera, closely followed by The Phantom of Manhattan (by Fredrick Forsyth). Again, the darkness and obsessiveness.
Now, however, I believe I would have to choose (I think her name was) Prudence, in Ravished by Amanda Quick. She was strong, secure in herself, and overlooked outward flaws to see the true character within the people surrounding her. She was unselfish, loving, and intelligent without being overly domineering. She fought for what she wanted, and gave as good as she got. And she had just enough naivete (sp) to pull it all off.
LA |
Vickie Adkins
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2002 - 07:47 pm: | |
You guys are great.
Jan, Nancy, It's good to know there are a few other Cornwell readers. Her books remind me of a creative writing teacher I had in high school. She told us to look for two types of characters in every story we read. One who's flawed (Marino) and one who's perfectly flawed (Scarpetta). I did read The Last Precinct, and have read every novel (from both series, although I like the Scarpetta ones best). I'd heard it would be quite different, and that she would appear more vunerable, so I was expecting something really different. In that respect, I wasn't disappointed.
Kitty - you have answered this before, because I was already thinking about it last month, but I posted it on PA's board and most of the answers were Porky Pig, and Frankenstein, etc., etc., 
Barbie, I loved Roots and The Color Purple. I also loved the last one, but I can't remember the name of it. Something about Baby, at least I think that was the character's name. It was fantastic.
Jan/Kinsey, you crack me up! I just reread your post. Cuts her own hair? Dress in a purse?
Thanx for your answers! I knew I could count on you guys!
Vickie |
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