Favourite Fictional Characters

[donnaimmaculata]

The Independent Online published a list of 100 favourite fictional characters, chosen by "100 literary luminaries". I find it interesting that almost all Jane Austen heroines are on there (not her heros, though). The answer I liked most was: "God. Polymorphic, unpredictable, unaccountable; omnipotent yet negligent, kind yet vicious. Suitable to any genre or period. Able to hold centre stage in plot, or work subtly in deep background. Never requires a deus ex machina. A character you can immerse yourself in, forever."

Hm. Kinda sounds like Dumbledore, doesn't he? Especially the "omnipotent yet negligent" bit.

Comments

[hippediva.livejournal.com]

Oh darlin!! If that ain't Sheldon Sands, I dunno what is! ROFL!

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

LOL! Yeah, you're right. I was misled by the kind yet vicious bit *g*

"My name is Sheldon Jeffrey Sands. I'm suitable to any genre or period. I set them up, I watch them fall. I'm unaccountable."

[hippediva.livejournal.com]

Well, they didn't specify WHAT kind, did they? LOL!! I throw shapes. I never require a deus ex machina, although a big cuddly mariachi I wouldn't kick outta bed....

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

*imagines El's expression on being called 'cuddly'*

I've only just realised - if Sands is God, this adds a whole new dimension to my Sands/Satan fic. Meta, I tell you, meta!

[hippediva.livejournal.com]

Darlin' if Sands is God, we need a rewrite of the Bible. Quick! BWAAHAAAA! And as for the cuddly mariachi, did you see THIS ? itzcoatl and I had been talking about Sands and El as Calvin and Hobbes...I wrote a drabble for it too. Twisted huh?

BTW, good to see you back! I've missed you for a while!

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I saw the it. And I read your drabble, too. I know I should leave feedback more often; I sorta assume that you know I read and like your stuff - cause I do.

I know, I didn't post or comment for some two weeks. My brain felt all empty and I couldn't find anything to say. *shrugs* I've been reading my flist, though, so I'm not completely out of touch :-)

Sands is manipulating and unpredictable enough to be God. And he smites magnificently. Would this make El his Angel?

[hippediva.livejournal.com]

No worries, luv. I was just wondering where you'd been. I go through that occassionally too. El as his Angel? Why am I seeing a cartoon Sands with a little angel mariachi on one shoulder and a little devil mariachi on the other? :::headdesk:::

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

I was thinking of the Angel of Destruction, with a big fiery sword and huge wings. Smiting the heathens ;-)

[hippediva.livejournal.com]

Ooooh Antonio.....wings.....sword.....I think you broke me! Shades of 13th Warrior! Yummy. (I know I know...I'm such a perve!)