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Fan Fiction - Popularity Contest or Formula for Orthodoxy?
louisev:
er, Louise. I was the one who started the thread and proposed the steps in the orthodox fan fiction.
Scott6373:
Sorry dearheart
moremojo:
I was just wanted to comment that I tend to avoid the AU stories, though I even have met someone now who writes such fanfic, and recognize that we have lots of talented writers who are giving their heartfelt all to the production of such fiction. But to me, I think it is important to respect the integrity of the original story, as it would not have the same power and resonance (again, for me) were it not for Jack's death. Jack's death is necessary to instill in Ennis (and, by implication, us) the awareness of how precious and fleeting life and love really are. So I tend to prefer the writings that pick up Ennis's story after Jack's demise, or are interpolations showing us scenes that the original tale, or film, omitted or hinted at, or that serve as prequels.
As it has been oft stated, it is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.
Just my two cents'...
Scott
Scott6373:
--- Quote from: moremojo on August 23, 2006, 10:31:45 am ---I was just wanted to comment that I tend to avoid the AU stories, though I even have met someone now who writes such fanfic, and recognize that we have lots of talented writers who are giving their heartfelt all to the production of such fiction. But to me, I think it is important to respect the integrity of the original story, as it would not have the same power and resonance (again, for me) were it not for Jack's death. Jack's death is necessary to instill in Ennis (and, by implication, us) the awareness of how precious and fleeting life and love really are. So I tend to prefer the writings that pick up Ennis's story after Jack's demise, or are interpolations showing us scenes that the original tale, or film, omitted or hinted at, or that serve as prequels.
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Lord we think so much alike. I think I'm in love :)
moremojo:
--- Quote from: Scott6373 on August 23, 2006, 10:36:56 am ---Lord we think so much alike. I think I'm in love :)
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And we're both named Scott! Hmmmm...are the stars smiling upon us?
;)
Scott
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