tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527248326652000073.post2342882833740263424..comments2023-05-27T06:02:59.370-07:00Comments on Color Coordinated: Fantasy Cliches Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17527989806224086214noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527248326652000073.post-67460090735142839182013-10-08T14:03:34.995-07:002013-10-08T14:03:34.995-07:00I actually talked about the need for 'real'...I actually talked about the need for 'real' women who aren't either super warriors or needy women. I think we need more Molly Weasleys in literature myself. Here's the link if you want to take a read. http://kristaquintana.blogspot.com/2013/08/women-in-literature.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527989806224086214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527248326652000073.post-92142770040062866852013-10-08T14:02:00.638-07:002013-10-08T14:02:00.638-07:00I have to agree. I love the antagonists who had t...I have to agree. I love the antagonists who had that opportunity to be the protagonist but lost the chance. And when they have just as much to lose as the protagonist, it's hard to know who to root for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527989806224086214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527248326652000073.post-21194484817317377502013-10-08T08:01:49.038-07:002013-10-08T08:01:49.038-07:00Thanks for sharing that list; it certainly was ins...Thanks for sharing that list; it certainly was insightful, as well as entertaining. I think all the well known fantasies stories fall under many of those cliches. It's funny how fine the line is between cliche and classic. <br />Right now, the cliche I'm most tired of is anything in the 'vampire' movement. I'm ready for that one to be over. Beyond that, I feel it's rare to find an original female character. It seems often that the female lead is either a damsel in distress, or an ultra feminist. It's difficult to find a 'Lady' who still contributes to the plot.<br />Thanks for the post! It's given me a lot to think about =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793972951775674236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527248326652000073.post-11199970649938885992013-10-07T15:19:17.354-07:002013-10-07T15:19:17.354-07:00Fantasy clichés are tough to break and the majorit...Fantasy clichés are tough to break and the majority of authors never do. Harry Potter is riddled with clichés. Boy orphan - the chosen one/prophet - dark lord - unkind guardians - the list goes on and on and yet it is the most popular set of novels ever written. I guess the trick is to allow those clichés into the work but ensure they are there for a reason beyond that of a lack of imagination.<br /><br />I think omnipotent bad guys are the clichés I tire of the most. I just find them boring. The best bad guys are the ones who think they're the good guy or are losing control, they're the most frightening.<br /><br />Really enjoyed the post :D<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316162429980879663noreply@blogger.com