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]

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!)