Religion is often a defining characteristic of a culture. Fantasy fiction authors can use theology as a point of conflict between characters, as motivation for the protagonist or antagonist, or to add to the richness and depth of the world they have built. Limiting the inclusion of theology to passing references is a squandered opportunity.
Robin [...]
Fantasy fiction theology: Robin Hobb
Filed under Trends & Tropes on October 21, 2008
Keywords: fantasy fiction, Farseer trilogy, Liveship Traders, religion, Robin Hobb, theology
When sympathetic becomes pathetic
Filed under Tips & Tools on August 19, 2008
Keywords: Farseer trilogy, FitzChivalry, Logan Shadowhand, Maiden of Pain, protagonists, Robin Hobb, sympathetic characters
Sympathy for the protagonist is a great tool for drawing readers into a story. If the reader can identify with the character’s struggles and desires, they become invested in what happens. That leads to late nights of anxious page-turning.
A sympathetic character has obstacles they must overcome. These can be internal or external, but the key [...]
