tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post3296845705870570040..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Even Antagonists Have Feelings...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-15123707939348328252015-06-02T21:21:18.535+01:002015-06-02T21:21:18.535+01:00No, it isn't, Wendy. Sometimes it's useful...No, it isn't, Wendy. Sometimes it's useful just to drop in the odd comment, or action, that gives the reader a clue and they'll often pick up that there's probably a reason for it, then you can find a way to say more when it fits.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-42518196369590261652015-06-02T08:23:54.204+01:002015-06-02T08:23:54.204+01:00One of my main characters is selfish and thoughtle...One of my main characters is selfish and thoughtless but I'm trying to make the reader understand what led her to be like this. It's not always easy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-10555946831718545512015-05-31T20:38:10.995+01:002015-05-31T20:38:10.995+01:00I've found it a very useful exercise, Rosemary...I've found it a very useful exercise, Rosemary, and hopefully it will make those characters more rounded.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-76471486211619176072015-05-31T20:35:38.537+01:002015-05-31T20:35:38.537+01:00Exactly, Patsy. I suppose if we have a reason for ...Exactly, Patsy. I suppose if we have a reason for someone going bad we can rationalise it and in a way accept it. It's those that have no explanation that are scary, because of the unknown.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-13546139598001792262015-05-31T13:48:46.254+01:002015-05-31T13:48:46.254+01:00I'm always interested in why people behave or ...I'm always interested in why people behave or turn out the way they do, so it's probably a good exercise, Carol!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-156166936545523232015-05-31T09:20:05.929+01:002015-05-31T09:20:05.929+01:00I think we're the same with 'real' peo...I think we're the same with 'real' people when it comes to wanting to find a reason for bad or evil behaviour. There are always newspaper reports on the serial killer's upbringing and/or family. Terrorists' school friends are interviewed, the early lives of criminals are studied.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com