As for me: the recognition of empathy with the characters in narrative calls for the resolution with brutal responsibility to inact. I know that if the charcuter had not changed themselves, the them would not progress.
Looking at the story this way has given me a new appreciation for character development, setting and theme. It's about there reactions to setting and events that propells the theme. Calling for the resolution the character deserves. That being said I have only ever seen this in what I believe is ambitious writing. Digging through and through the defenses of the character so that you might tear them apart and piece them back together again. This is theme. And this is my love for reading.
just dropping by to say, this is by far the best writing ive read on substack. im still new here and trying to get over a reading slump. so glad i found your work!!! this reminded me exactly why i love reading so much!!! your words moved me. thank you!!! please keep writing.
"There are people I haven’t spoken to in years whose names still live somewhere deep in my throat. I carry them like out-of-circulation coins - no longer of any practical use, but too strange to take the time to consciously get rid of."
Incredible way to describe the people who become a memory to me. They are frozen in time.
This is my first hour on Substack and all that I can think of is how I wish I fell down this rabbit hole sooner
As for me: the recognition of empathy with the characters in narrative calls for the resolution with brutal responsibility to inact. I know that if the charcuter had not changed themselves, the them would not progress.
Looking at the story this way has given me a new appreciation for character development, setting and theme. It's about there reactions to setting and events that propells the theme. Calling for the resolution the character deserves. That being said I have only ever seen this in what I believe is ambitious writing. Digging through and through the defenses of the character so that you might tear them apart and piece them back together again. This is theme. And this is my love for reading.
Wish you a good day
just dropping by to say, this is by far the best writing ive read on substack. im still new here and trying to get over a reading slump. so glad i found your work!!! this reminded me exactly why i love reading so much!!! your words moved me. thank you!!! please keep writing.
"There are people I haven’t spoken to in years whose names still live somewhere deep in my throat. I carry them like out-of-circulation coins - no longer of any practical use, but too strange to take the time to consciously get rid of."
Incredible way to describe the people who become a memory to me. They are frozen in time.
this is breathtaking, i dont think i have ever related to a substack more.
this felt like finding a new favourite song, with a melody that scratches the brain juust right
You write so well!🙂↕️
There is absolutely peace in it. You’re a lot more present than you think you are.
What a beautiful angle to look at things
Very fresh and thought provoking