Discussion #8: Of multiple fandoms and convergent evolution...
One doesn't have to have read the reviews for the Eragon movie to know that sometimes, one character seems to be based heavily upon a previous model. Sometimes, even if two characters are not consciously derieved from the same source, they go through such similar turning points or have such similar quirks that the mind cannot help but draw parallels.
As Tolkien has often been described as a founding father of fantasy, there are plenty of people who may have a little bit of Frodo, Aragorn, or Gandalf in them. Of all your other fandoms, is there one that you think was particularly influenced by Tolkien? Any favorite characters that could pass for a "morphic twin*" of an elf, dwarf, hobbit, or man of Arda? What made the connections for you? Does this change your feelings for the characters?
*I take no responsibility for luring people to the Disc Dark Side other fandoms.
As Tolkien has often been described as a founding father of fantasy, there are plenty of people who may have a little bit of Frodo, Aragorn, or Gandalf in them. Of all your other fandoms, is there one that you think was particularly influenced by Tolkien? Any favorite characters that could pass for a "morphic twin*" of an elf, dwarf, hobbit, or man of Arda? What made the connections for you? Does this change your feelings for the characters?
*I take no responsibility for luring people to the Disc Dark Side other fandoms.