Sep. 25, 2007 - What A Character! ~ Edmund
Edmund Pevensie is a changing character. He ends up different than when he started out. Of course, Peter, Susan, and Lucy are changing characters too, but Edmund changes in a way that none of the other do.
In the beginning of the story, no one really likes Edmund. He is mean, talks back to Peter and Susan, and is an all around brat. Later, he betrays his family, and natives of Narnia. However, throughout the rest of the story a change happens. Edmund becomes a caring brother. He is reckless, but brave. He becomes a key factor in the battle at the end.
Here is a question for you all, to get you participating. Is Edmund a character to admire? Is he remembered as the traitor to his family, or as Edmund the Just?
I think that when a person has the strength to change for the better, and does, then they are a character to admire. I have a hard time developing myself as a character, to change me by the end of my story. I know I have the strength, God, but I don't know if I am using this strength to change.
Please keep coming with feedback, I hope to get up a better character study soon.
Comments
Sep. 27, 2007 - Hello Carrots!
Posted by melarooski
Yikes! Please don't break your slate over my head!
I came over (finally) to actually read your blog and would like to ask if I may add you to my friends list (or "kindred spirits. Whichever you prefer)?
I just love your 'AOGG' theme and, for the record, keep up the character sketches. I read both 'Jack' and 'Edmund' and found them both very interesting. Please continue!
Until next time!
Yours Truly, Melanie H.
Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sweetpotato
Interesting question. I agree that Edmund should be admired for what he became. And I like what you said about admiring him because he had the strength to develop that good character...that can be even harder than when you just have it in the first place!
I have an interesting counter-question for this, but maybe I'll post it on my blog sometime instead, because this comment would turn into a book otherwise!
Edited by sweetpotato on Sep. 27, 2007 at 6:38 PM
Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sweetpotato
I really do like your character sketches, and I'll let you know when I post my counter question. I've enjoyed book-talking with you!
I'm so glad you liked The Westing Game! I was a little unsure if it was a good review to do. Bluejane should definitely read it!
I'm usually a pretty thoughtful reader...until about halfway through the book, whereupon I give up all ideas of analyzing the book and make a mad dash to see what the ending will be. I especially do that with mysteries. Actually, I think if I re-read The Westing Game, I would pick up on a lot of little clues I missed before. Man, it had a lot of storylines to follow.
Sep. 29, 2007 - Hi
Posted by bigsister
Hi, do you like Anne of Green Gabels? It's one of my favriout books! I would love to be friends with you!
Oct. 1, 2007 - Wow...
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Great post, Eyebright. Really enjoyed reading your thoughts!!
Love,
Jocelyn
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