What a great concept. :) At first, I was worried because I couldn't picture my MC falling into any of those tidy categories you mentioned. Then I realized it was because she'd let her husband and son decide, and she'd go along with whatever they wanted. However... This isn't because she's a weak or passive person, but because she considers her family her chance for redemption, so she consciously puts them first, almost like her penance for her past mistakes.
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Teresa,
What a great concept. :) At first, I was worried because I couldn't picture my MC falling into any of those tidy categories you mentioned. Then I realized it was because she'd let her husband and son decide, and she'd go along with whatever they wanted. However... This isn't because she's a weak or passive person, but because she considers her family her chance for redemption, so she consciously puts them first, almost like her penance for her past mistakes.
Very interesting exercise, Thanks!
Jami G.
I'm going to go check this out. In the meantime - Theresa, I've sent you an email.
:)
G.
Okay, how do I get them to leave when we're done?
;-)
Dave,
Unplug all the rides. ;)
Jami G.
Brilliant test, Theresa. Time to revisit the MS with fresh "Disneyland" eyes :)
Another great post! I am learning an immense amount from the two of you.
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