Characters based on real people
Apr 23, 2012 19:58:46 GMT -5
Post by Jeenx on Apr 23, 2012 19:58:46 GMT -5
Okay, so I know it's considered a sin in any kind of fiction. But I've come to realize I write characters best that I can relate to. So, my question would be...
How much would people mind if I created a character inspired by myself or my friends?
Take my friend "A." She's adorable, Christian, good-natured, happy, and hard-working. Now she's a character that's created a sort of "religion' for herself so that she has something to turn to when the world of a higher district number consumes her. She tries to help people, but it bites her in the back when she can't help herself. She is only happy on the outside, while truly she is conflicted by her instinct to help others and her need to survive. She makes friends easily but is often abused and walked all over. She hates snapping at people and often finds herself inadequate for the others around her.
See? I exaggerate features. I could write the character much better than my good friend A. But how would you feel about that? Would you label her a Mary Sue? Would you criticize her as a person? Or her character? Sadly I feel that I already know the answer. ;_;
How much would people mind if I created a character inspired by myself or my friends?
Take my friend "A." She's adorable, Christian, good-natured, happy, and hard-working. Now she's a character that's created a sort of "religion' for herself so that she has something to turn to when the world of a higher district number consumes her. She tries to help people, but it bites her in the back when she can't help herself. She is only happy on the outside, while truly she is conflicted by her instinct to help others and her need to survive. She makes friends easily but is often abused and walked all over. She hates snapping at people and often finds herself inadequate for the others around her.
See? I exaggerate features. I could write the character much better than my good friend A. But how would you feel about that? Would you label her a Mary Sue? Would you criticize her as a person? Or her character? Sadly I feel that I already know the answer. ;_;
