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Gurthang · 09-20-2005, 01:06 PM

Well, I can see your point about Sam. Personally, I like his character, but that is what we are supposed to do; so really he is an orthodox figure.

But I must ask: Is the question orthodox character or orthodox hero? If we are asking for orthodox characters, then you are 100% correct about Sam. But the other way I have to disagree. Here's why: Sam is not strong, bold, skillful, smart, or persuasive. Basically he has no qualities that a hero should possess. Therefore, he should not be a hero, and the fact that he should not be a hero but is makes him an unorthodox hero simply by definition.

09-20-2005, 01:06 PM	#29
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Well, I can see your point about Sam. Personally, I like his character, but that is what we are supposed to do; so really he is an orthodox figure. But I must ask: Is the question orthodox character or orthodox hero? If we are asking for orthodox characters, then you are 100% correct about Sam. But the other way I have to disagree. Here's why: Sam is not strong, bold, skillful, smart, or persuasive. Basically he has no qualities that a hero should possess. Therefore, he should not be a hero, and the fact that he should not be a hero but is makes him an unorthodox hero simply by definition. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.