Tag: Characters

The choice of words a character uses is a mirror reflecting their background, education, and social standing. For instance, imagine a character, Lord Alistair, who’s a well-educated noble in a high fantasy setting. He might use terms like “preposterous” or “indeed” and ...

I don’t remember when I picked up my first comic book. From 7th through 12th grade, I went to school across town, taking the city bus and transferring once in downtown Minneapolis each way. On my return trip, I stood in front of Shinder’s newsstand on 7th St. and Hennepin Ave.,...

It’s not their heroic deeds or villainous acts but the imperfections that make them human. Martin believes that perfect characters are just…blah. Why? Because perfection is unrelatable. We’re drawn to characters who reflect our own struggles, mistakes, and growth. ...

Expressing love for fictional characters is becoming more and more prominent today. Not only is there an increase of people expressing love for them on the web, but also more media about this concept of loving fictional characters gets published which leads to an increased awareness. These fictio...

First and foremost, Transgender Identities are not a trend. We have been around for a long time and have received more awareness in the past decade. With more stories now that feature an authentic representation of LGBT people, it’s a perfect opportunity to observe in a more empathic...

It’s been unbelievably positive for me as a trans dude, the change in approach to trans characters in fandom and subsequently in media in general, and I just wanted to write a bit about my experiences with the cultural shift and how positive it’s been for me personally. What’s w...

Did you know that 1 in 59 children has autism (officially Autism Spectrum Disorder)? So, if you went to a high school with about 1,000 students (like my boyfriend), there were probably around sixteen autistic kids in your school. If you went to a school with less than 100 students (like I did), then...

Michael Moran was born 1794, in Faddle Alley, near blackpitts in the Liberties of Dublin. Some say Foddle alley got its name from the Poddle river that runs nearby, and whatever the reason for the lane’s name, one thinks of him listening to the sound of running water as an infant. Moran was...

In the expansive realm of MOBA games, one title has consistently reigned supreme, casting a towering shadow in the world of competitive gaming — Dota 2. With a vast global following, this game has seized the hearts and minds of gamers for years, boasting an unwaveringly devoted player communit...