You know this whole "characters need to be reletable" meme? For a long time I really didn't buy it, but in the last few years, I have been noticing patterns between my fave characters and the reasons behind my choices. So I came up with three "bases" of characters: The one you most identify with, the one you dream of being and the one you secretely want to be.
I still am able to enjoy books and like characters that don't fit the criteria, but I think it's a fun little game that we can play. I'll start:
>Hank Pym, the one you are
Think about it. He's smart, but he never places in the Top 5 or gets any respect. He grew up in a rural area and had to get into a science branch that made money. He made a few mistakes and nobody is willing to forget them. He constantly tries to reinvent himself, but struggles with his insecurity.
>Tony Stark, the one you want to be
He's got more money than God. He's the epitome of the American Dream. He has any woman he desires. He's the absolute expert in his field. The whole world loves him. He's guiding humanity towards the future. He's what everybody dreams of becoming.
>Doctor Doom, the one you secretely want to be
He started from the bottom, with nobody respecting him, and rose to the top. His name sends shivers down the spines of every human alive. He's a master of every art, science field and magical spell. He's the Ultimate Alpha. Even when he loses, he wins. He always has a high confidence. And in truth, it's what everyone secretely wants. For everyone to be afraid of him. To always have the power. To never be afraid. To always be in control.
So, what are yours /co/?
I still am able to enjoy books and like characters that don't fit the criteria, but I think it's a fun little game that we can play. I'll start:
>Hank Pym, the one you are
Think about it. He's smart, but he never places in the Top 5 or gets any respect. He grew up in a rural area and had to get into a science branch that made money. He made a few mistakes and nobody is willing to forget them. He constantly tries to reinvent himself, but struggles with his insecurity.
>Tony Stark, the one you want to be
He's got more money than God. He's the epitome of the American Dream. He has any woman he desires. He's the absolute expert in his field. The whole world loves him. He's guiding humanity towards the future. He's what everybody dreams of becoming.
>Doctor Doom, the one you secretely want to be
He started from the bottom, with nobody respecting him, and rose to the top. His name sends shivers down the spines of every human alive. He's a master of every art, science field and magical spell. He's the Ultimate Alpha. Even when he loses, he wins. He always has a high confidence. And in truth, it's what everyone secretely wants. For everyone to be afraid of him. To always have the power. To never be afraid. To always be in control.
So, what are yours /co/?