Our BetterMost Community > Creative Writer's Corner
Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
mariez:
--- Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 02:03:55 pm ---
Ennis is very perceptive and aware. Having the love and support of Ellery helps him to believe in himself...which is a theme in my story, too. It seems to me that Ennis's biggest struggle is with his own self-imposed limitations, and his shyness. Having someone he trusts and loves seems to be key to getting over both of those hurdles.
L
--- End quote ---
YES! Exactly. What a joy to watch Ennis overcome those hurdles in both stories!
If I recall, you mentioned that Ennis's downtime imposed by his legbone seemed to bring out his philosophical and introspective nature - that was wonderful to see, also - his wise, experienced, and caring counsel to Jeremy. What a truly good man Ennis is!
Thanks - Marie
notBastet:
You know, we should form a "We Love Ennis" club...
lol
;)
MaineWriter:
--- Quote from: notBastet on January 01, 2007, 02:28:07 pm ---You know, we should form a "We Love Ennis" club...
lol
;)
--- End quote ---
I have always loved Ennis and have always found him to be a more interesting and complex character than Jack (at least as portrayed by Heath and Jake in the movie).
Way back in the Oscar days (ie, last winter) I remember reading posts where people asserted that Jake should have been nominated for Best Actor, too. I disagreed then and I still disagree, having watched the movie many dozen more times since then. Jake did an excellent job, but it was all about supporting Heath...who brought Ennis completely to life, at least for me.
This is also what makes The Laramie Saga work for me. Ennis is a complex character and so is Ellery. The way Louise has brought them both to life...it just couldn't be more interesting, now could it?
L
mariez:
--- Quote from: notBastet on January 01, 2007, 02:28:07 pm ---You know, we should form a "We Love Ennis" club...
lol
;)
--- End quote ---
Sign me up! And since it was your idea - you can be President! :)
--- Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 02:38:54 pm ---
This is also what makes The Laramie Saga work for me. Ennis is a complex character and so is Ellery. The way Louise has brought them both to life...it just couldn't be more interesting, now could it?
L
--- End quote ---
A wonderful insight as to why The Laramie Saga (and now the short stories) have so many of us completely captivated.
Louise, you have us under your spell - you know that don't you? ;D
Thanks - Marie
P.S. - Hey, look - I passed 100 posts! :)
notBastet:
--- Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 02:38:54 pm ---Ennis is a complex character and so is Ellery. The way Louise has brought them both to life...it just couldn't be more interesting, now could it?
L
--- End quote ---
Certainly not!
(well, I do hesistate a little to say that, as Louise always seems to have something new and exciting up her sleeve...)
;)
Marie - congrats on passing 100 posts!
Me, president of the We Love Ennis fan club? I best decline... I can only imagine how much trouble I'd get in to... How bout you be prez and I get to be the first card-carrying member?
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version