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Between Seventh Sanctum and Behind The Name I can sometimes find a random name that works, but sometimes it doesn't work and I have to struggle to find Just The Right Name. Which is frustrating! Once the name is right, I can't imagine them being anything else though :D
Hm, yes, Ciara can be prounced more like that, as Cara is a similar/variant Irish name, but I'd usually think of Cara as in LotS while Ciara can be Care-a or Kee-ra I think. It does make a difference when you hear a name compared to reading it, especially with Celtic type names which often sound nothing like they are spelt! Also yes, once you've seen one (or more) unlikeable people bearing a name if does tend to taint it!
Oh, I love the idea of a spiral! Like the never ending labyrinth, going around but each time with a new understanding. I'm not sure on the difference between trope and cliche; I think cliches are overused and obvious specific things whereas tropes are 'building blocks' and not always overused, sometimes subverted ideas. But it's a fine line. Thinking on the Seven plots, yes, there are only so many stories, the difference is the telling! I think Goodkind's making Darken Richard's father was supposed to evoke the archetype of son replacing father, but comes across as cliche, though others would disagree. Making Darken Richard's brother gives us a much richer, less explored relationship, especially when we bring in Michael and Jensenn to compare them with.
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Between Seventh Sanctum and Behind The Name I can sometimes find a random name that works, but sometimes it doesn't work and I have to struggle to find Just The Right Name. Which is frustrating! Once the name is right, I can't imagine them being anything else though :D
Hm, yes, Ciara can be prounced more like that, as Cara is a similar/variant Irish name, but I'd usually think of Cara as in LotS while Ciara can be Care-a or Kee-ra I think. It does make a difference when you hear a name compared to reading it, especially with Celtic type names which often sound nothing like they are spelt!
Also yes, once you've seen one (or more) unlikeable people bearing a name if does tend to taint it!
Oh, I love the idea of a spiral! Like the never ending labyrinth, going around but each time with a new understanding. I'm not sure on the difference between trope and cliche; I think cliches are overused and obvious specific things whereas tropes are 'building blocks' and not always overused, sometimes subverted ideas. But it's a fine line.
Thinking on the Seven plots, yes, there are only so many stories, the difference is the telling!
I think Goodkind's making Darken Richard's father was supposed to evoke the archetype of son replacing father, but comes across as cliche, though others would disagree. Making Darken Richard's brother gives us a much richer, less explored relationship, especially when we bring in Michael and Jensenn to compare them with.
Thanks for your insight :D