Research Paper
Hello!
I'm taking ENG102 this semester and as it turns out, those silly instructors expect me to read and write. Next week, I am supposed to submit an 8 page paper on an author or story, of my choice. Whereas my lovely textbook contains works from all types of authors, I chose to compare the works of Michael Stackpole and Aaron Allston.
Yes, I know, I am a pathetic geek.
My working thesis is that Aaron Allston is a better writer than Michael Stackpole. Yes, I can hear some of you booing, and yes, I know "Wedge wouldn't exist if Stackpole hadn't have fleshed him out" ... but this is my paper, and I prefer Allston.
To the point: What do you like about the X-Wing series?
I know both authors are very good at their trade and have their own unique styles, but what is it, exactly, that compelled you to stand up and say, "Yeah, I love Rogue/Wraith Squadron!"
My thought is that if I get enough opinions, I can see what exactly is the draw to this particular series and possibly weigh-out if one author is more or less effective at delivering the goods to his target audience. I have a feeling that they both excel in particular styles, and I'm just not the average teenage boy reading the novel. To me, personally, Stackpole pumps out books like a machine and provides some incredibly detailed action scenes and Allston does an excellent job at changing the pace or mood of the story enough to keep a young audience involved.
...But, what do you see? What do you like about the series? Is it the characters? The interactions? The settings? The action? The technical specs? Do you feel more familiar with the heroes who don't swing lightsabers? Is the food better? Maybe you just dig the uniforms.
Are you an artist? Is there a particular set of characters that are easier to imagine than another? Are there any particular scenes that strike you as notibly vivid or realistic? Do you write? Is there a particular character's point of view that's easier to emulate? Does one author provide more loop holes than another? Is there anything that you feel either author left unresolved?
Morbidly curious,
Melissa
I'm taking ENG102 this semester and as it turns out, those silly instructors expect me to read and write. Next week, I am supposed to submit an 8 page paper on an author or story, of my choice. Whereas my lovely textbook contains works from all types of authors, I chose to compare the works of Michael Stackpole and Aaron Allston.
Yes, I know, I am a pathetic geek.
My working thesis is that Aaron Allston is a better writer than Michael Stackpole. Yes, I can hear some of you booing, and yes, I know "Wedge wouldn't exist if Stackpole hadn't have fleshed him out" ... but this is my paper, and I prefer Allston.
To the point: What do you like about the X-Wing series?
I know both authors are very good at their trade and have their own unique styles, but what is it, exactly, that compelled you to stand up and say, "Yeah, I love Rogue/Wraith Squadron!"
My thought is that if I get enough opinions, I can see what exactly is the draw to this particular series and possibly weigh-out if one author is more or less effective at delivering the goods to his target audience. I have a feeling that they both excel in particular styles, and I'm just not the average teenage boy reading the novel. To me, personally, Stackpole pumps out books like a machine and provides some incredibly detailed action scenes and Allston does an excellent job at changing the pace or mood of the story enough to keep a young audience involved.
...But, what do you see? What do you like about the series? Is it the characters? The interactions? The settings? The action? The technical specs? Do you feel more familiar with the heroes who don't swing lightsabers? Is the food better? Maybe you just dig the uniforms.
Are you an artist? Is there a particular set of characters that are easier to imagine than another? Are there any particular scenes that strike you as notibly vivid or realistic? Do you write? Is there a particular character's point of view that's easier to emulate? Does one author provide more loop holes than another? Is there anything that you feel either author left unresolved?
Morbidly curious,
Melissa