tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post2143954189151299964..comments2024-02-25T05:03:48.092-07:00Comments on Eudaemonia: Forgiveness and RedemptionLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-82115622656867163622007-05-02T14:31:00.000-06:002007-05-02T14:31:00.000-06:00I think a reader will forgive a flawed character h...I think a reader will forgive a flawed character her mistakes. My main character, Jack, is passive aggressive and is his own worst enemy in terms of growth. <BR/><BR/>From reading this post, so painfully honest, I can already tell your characters will have that magical combination of being fallible and sympathetic at the same time. <BR/><BR/>You've brought me back to my own childhood. While I was never quite the aggressor, I stood by and giggled or said nothing while kids were bullied. Which makes me every bit as guilty.<BR/><BR/>Tish Cohen <BR/>P.S. Thanks for the support on the Deb Ball!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-27962760961533758292007-05-02T09:38:00.000-06:002007-05-02T09:38:00.000-06:00Leslie,I appreciate you sharing your feelings abou...Leslie,<BR/><BR/>I appreciate you sharing your feelings about this and I also appreciate that despite them, you'd be willing to forgive a character who has been less than perfect.<BR/><BR/>Shirley,<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you brought up the important issue of forgiving ourselves. Truly, it must be the only way to evolve. There are so many instances where forgiveness from other people just isn't possible and our ability to accept ourselves as human and forgive ourselves is probably the hardest, but most important step we can take to grow. Thank you for your thoughtful insights.<BR/><BR/>Amy,<BR/><BR/>As always, you've given me a lot to think about. Perhaps the challenge is to frame a character's transgressions in a way that's identifiable to everyone. You're right, maybe the flaws are what makes a good character identifiable and universal.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-25928734131991111242007-05-02T08:51:00.000-06:002007-05-02T08:51:00.000-06:00I love how honest this post is, I wasn't expecting...I love how honest this post is, I wasn't expecting you to claim any role as tormentor. We've all done it, we've all been on the receiving end, too. I think you've just discovered how it is that a three-dimensional character must be flawed - your readers will sympathize because it's universal.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-70589845781408782242007-05-01T10:00:00.000-06:002007-05-01T10:00:00.000-06:00Lisa,We all have painful memories, I think. It is ...Lisa,<BR/>We all have painful memories, I think. It is part of life and helps us grow if we can overcome the negative emotions that come with them. Forgiveness - what a wonderful vehicle to a happy life! I only hope that those I have wounded with my poor choices can find forgiveness in their hearts. And I work on forgiving myself on a regular basis.<BR/>Your words are now something that I look forward to. You are very talented and have the ability to touch others in an important way.<BR/>As to your question, flawed characters are those that we can learn from, if only to learn what not to do. Please do allow her/him to seek redemption.<BR/>Who of us does not like a happy ending?<BR/>Happy Trails,<BR/>ShirleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-2963255226679655242007-05-01T08:13:00.000-06:002007-05-01T08:13:00.000-06:00Reading this made me very emotional and I'm trying...Reading this made me very emotional and I'm trying to hold back tears because I'm at work...forgiving and forgetting is a long road sometimes. I experienced too many times being the kid that got picked on and to this day it can be painful to remember. I was able to confront one of my taunters as an adult and let me tell you it felt good to do so! (It's a good story - some day I'll tell you about it.)<BR/>I also know that I've done things I wish I could take back and hope that those I've hurt have forgiven me. I can't change whether they do or not, but I try very hard to be a good person and not make the same mistakes.<BR/>As far as your story, I think a flawed character is compelling because it means she's human. We're ALL flawed - and to read about such a character with a positive ending would be encouraging. I'd certainly forgive her for her mistakes - and I think most of us would do the same.<BR/>Keep up the great work, Lisa!<BR/>Love,<BR/> LezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com