tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post2706262609537204288..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Studying Mr. Darcy--the likable unlikable characterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-81102087810888643352011-09-17T10:30:19.669-07:002011-09-17T10:30:19.669-07:00Absolutely wonderful post! I LOVED Mr. Darcy, and...Absolutely wonderful post! I LOVED Mr. Darcy, and my favorite is the Colin Firth version too!WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-25229495170946433452011-09-16T19:10:55.091-07:002011-09-16T19:10:55.091-07:00Beautiful post. Amen to it!Beautiful post. Amen to it!Eve S Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644660029384088987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41794049149988934212011-09-16T15:13:51.271-07:002011-09-16T15:13:51.271-07:00I love Pride and Prejudice! Your assessment of Mr....I love Pride and Prejudice! Your assessment of Mr. Darcy is spot on. <br /><br />I haven't seen any of the movies but now I want to.CherylAnne Hamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324135447961686703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-76579451102820242892011-09-16T08:34:57.016-07:002011-09-16T08:34:57.016-07:00This is a problem I have to tackle in my current W...This is a problem I have to tackle in my current WIP, making my antagonist an evil bastard with a soft side, hating him while also making him sympathetic. Should a real challenge.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-12072396564196139792011-09-16T07:16:20.568-07:002011-09-16T07:16:20.568-07:00Julie, you seem to have had a rocking time in your...Julie, you seem to have had a rocking time in your family's absence.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-37095302124954708602011-09-16T07:15:20.892-07:002011-09-16T07:15:20.892-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-42011094798716761832011-09-15T21:26:22.082-07:002011-09-15T21:26:22.082-07:00I don't love the elizabeth in the colin firth ...I don't love the elizabeth in the colin firth version.<br /><br />I have to say that I LOVED the newer one. I know it twisted the story a bit more, and smooshed more scenes together, but it was just beautiful . . .<br />Also - I have a thing for guys with DARK hair, lol.<br /><br />Creating likable, unlikable people is HARD.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50981324183454076862011-09-15T17:20:43.108-07:002011-09-15T17:20:43.108-07:00I saw somebody say 'swoons', and uh...yeah...I saw somebody say 'swoons', and uh...yeah. Me too. Mr. Darcy is awesome, and ESPECIALLY the Colin Firth version. But did you ever see LOST IN AUSTEN? There is a *very* tasty Darcy in that one too.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41491201333739443342011-09-15T16:16:51.532-07:002011-09-15T16:16:51.532-07:00Ohhhhh *sigh*.
Hey I loved your previous post, wh...Ohhhhh *sigh*. <br />Hey I loved your previous post, what a cool idea interviewing your niece. My niece from Australia who is only 14 will be arriving and staying for a few days, next week .... definately going to interview her. Great tips from your blog posts. <br />Also wanted to let you know that I have awarded you the Versatile Blog Award... check my blog in about 20mins (give me some time) for details. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-59110369415265785772011-09-15T14:05:36.270-07:002011-09-15T14:05:36.270-07:00Well now I want to go rent the movie and share it ...Well now I want to go rent the movie and share it with my daughters. They'll know Colin from Nanny McPhee so it should be easy enough to hook them, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-9194910915180856252011-09-15T13:17:47.209-07:002011-09-15T13:17:47.209-07:00Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favorite...Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favorite books, but can you believe I've never seen any of the movies? Unless you count Bridget Jones' Diary. Keep hearing about Firth in that wet shirt though...<br /><br />Thanks for the analysis on how Janie brought him from unlikeable to absolutely swoon worthy. I think those early nuggets are key.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88943309167977620812011-09-15T10:18:28.131-07:002011-09-15T10:18:28.131-07:00No contest!
Favorite unlikable character turned g...No contest!<br /><br />Favorite unlikable character turned good is hands-down Darth Vader.<br /><br />Seriously.<br /><br />After he cuts off his son's hand, he then saves him by throwing his boss into a ship's reactor core.<br /><br />I say that a bit pithily, but you touched on a key technique to arcing a character from bad-to-good.<br /><br />They must ~early on~ demonstrate redeeming qualities.<br /><br />For Vader, his early-on redeeming quality is he was originally a good guy, but was corrupted by the Dark Side. i.e. He was traumatized.<br /><br />They also need a moment of redemption, and perhaps one of betrayal.<br /><br />For Vader, his redemption comes at the end, as his emperor tries to kill Luke (his son). You never hear Vader defend Luke, but when he had the chance, he didn't kill him.<br /><br />I'm stretching it a bit, I guess, but the point is they cannot be completely, 100%, absolute evil.<br /><br />Another good one is Megamind. Can't beat a guy who says, "Metroman and I launched into an epic battle of good versus evil! He wins some, I almost win others."<br /><br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-47567666455213334032011-09-14T21:06:40.668-07:002011-09-14T21:06:40.668-07:00wait wait wait... So A. isn't the correct answ...wait wait wait... So A. isn't the correct answer??? :D<br /><br />No, that is totally my fave P&P, and my MOM turned me onto it. She's always watching BBC movies. It's so great. And isn't it funny what a big star ole Mr. Darcy is now? Good stuff~LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-27054925366027007682011-09-14T19:46:04.221-07:002011-09-14T19:46:04.221-07:00You guys are such a blast! It's so fun to tal...You guys are such a blast! It's so fun to talk about Darcy with all of you :DJulie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51808255760653799582011-09-14T18:06:44.625-07:002011-09-14T18:06:44.625-07:00Been a while... Feeling coolish autumn Englishy, I...Been a while... Feeling coolish autumn Englishy, I'm off the video store for some Pr&Pr.Robert Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618840090348189477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-14612631261787983822011-09-14T17:41:26.866-07:002011-09-14T17:41:26.866-07:00Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy. I don't care how man...Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy. I don't care how many people have been cast as him! I have a huge crush on Colin, if you couldn't tell=)Katie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915462239326916701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2293862635214617182011-09-14T16:14:36.391-07:002011-09-14T16:14:36.391-07:00I've got to go with the Colin Firth version. ...I've got to go with the Colin Firth version. It's the one I watched first as a kid and will always be my favorite.Aron Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182721389040575368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-91034627311522399982011-09-14T16:00:30.965-07:002011-09-14T16:00:30.965-07:00I would say that Snape is one of my favorite unlik...I would say that Snape is one of my favorite unlikeable characters, but I don't know whether I can credit that to JK Rowling or Alan Rickman. Still, he was always my favorite of the series. And I think Rowling did play similar cat and mouse games with his personality.Tamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555940963525452890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-23709087756906458542011-09-14T15:40:12.980-07:002011-09-14T15:40:12.980-07:00Fabulous! This is the perfect example of taking a ...Fabulous! This is the perfect example of taking a less than perfect person with all their flaws and showing endearing qualities. I like it. We can learn a lot. Right now... my mind is much to be doing too much thinking. Thanks for another great post!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-13446178922181286332011-09-14T14:21:02.494-07:002011-09-14T14:21:02.494-07:00What? You've only watched it 112 times? :) ...What? You've only watched it 112 times? :) I agree with all of ladies here that Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy, though I do like Matthew McFadyen very much as well (his stammering declaration of love was very genuine, but not very Darcy-ish, in my opinion). When I only have 2 hrs, I'll watch the movie instead of the BBC version. <br /><br />At the beginning of P&P, Darcy's wounds (i.e., his betrayal by Wickham) are very fresh; it has only been a few months. Thus, he is really not in any mood for socializing and meeting girls. He's preoccupied with his sister and how close he came to losing her and he's still worried about her (and his family's honor). That, coupled with his natural haughtiness (as several have pointed out above) lead to his objectionable behavior at the Assembly. "Not handsome enough to tempt me." Ha!<br /><br />Yeah. Maybe we all need to get out more...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-85237425180946962342011-09-14T09:21:54.307-07:002011-09-14T09:21:54.307-07:00Frolicked! What a great word. LOL
While I like t...Frolicked! What a great word. LOL <br /><br />While I like the Colin Firth version, my fave is STILL the later version with Keira Knightly and Matthew McFadyen. Especially where he pronounces his love for her. Sigh!!!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-46502827768349511102011-09-14T07:46:00.881-07:002011-09-14T07:46:00.881-07:00I can't even imagine Mr. Darcy as anyone other...I can't even imagine Mr. Darcy as anyone other than Colin Firth. He was born to play that role! In thinking about unlikable/lovable characters, Eric Northman (of the Southern Vampire/True Blood series) imediately comes to mind. He's a 1,000 year old Viking turned vampire, so he can be cold, ruthless and scary. But as the series progresses, his heart begins to thaw. Charlaine Harris does this gradually, providing glimpses along the way that there is more to him than just his thirst for power. I think he is the most developed character in the books.Jesi Lea Ryanhttp://diaryofabibliophile-jesilea.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51527364307423241022011-09-14T04:36:42.375-07:002011-09-14T04:36:42.375-07:00Have to say I've not read the book or seen any...Have to say I've not read the book or seen any of the movie versions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-67160794033516471922011-09-14T01:54:25.081-07:002011-09-14T01:54:25.081-07:00I love Pride and Prejudice, although I don't r...I love Pride and Prejudice, although I don't recall seeing all the various versions. I'm not even sure I've seen the Colin Firth version. Now, I'll have to rent it.Miranda Hardyhttp://www.blogspot.mirandahardy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-17797073228813212002011-09-13T22:20:46.783-07:002011-09-13T22:20:46.783-07:00I think all the Critique Sisters would agree that ...I think all the Critique Sisters would agree that the one with Colin Firth is the best. *sigh* It's an excellent story with stellar character development and that scene is to die for.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.com