He's not the only one though!
We all know who Mr. Darcy, Heathcliff, Scrooge, Frankenstein and Robin Hood are. We all know about Alice's famous adventures in Wonderland and that Romeo & Juliet died for love. These are just a few of the characters that we grew up with, that our parents and even grandparents grew up with.
What makes them so special and so timeless?
What gives them such enduring longevity?
What gives them such enduring longevity?
My opinion is that they were created with so much depth and complexity. More importantly, their stories tap into basic human nature and necessities such as love, hate, curiosity, fear, greed and generosity. Is that what truly makes their stories, any story great though? The idea that a character's life and actions in some way mirror our own thoughts...in more exaggerated or adventurous terms.
This discussion with my mom led to my next question:
Which characters from OUR lifetime have at chance a standing the test of time? Will OUR great-great-great-grandchildren one day read and study and learn about Harry Potter or Katniss Everdeen?
So I ask you guys, what makes a character so timeless? Which modern character(s) from the last 20 years (whether you love or hate them) can you see future generations reading? Which stories do you think or hope people will still be reading and studying 100 years from now?
