tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post2697504618028127971..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Nathan Cook Meeker, Antihero, and the Last Indian UprisingLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35961920755947287352011-06-28T22:12:03.562-04:002011-06-28T22:12:03.562-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-30509009642578333122011-06-28T22:12:01.393-04:002011-06-28T22:12:01.393-04:00Cool post, Niki. I love a hero with courage and co...Cool post, Niki. I love a hero with courage and compassion as well as honor. Those are all great hero qualities. <br /><br />I wonder if Captain Jack would be an anti-hero if we use the definition of situational ethics? Or Robin Hood? If not anti-heroes, they've certainly managed to get a lot of us rooting for them.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31959893646237913732011-06-28T21:36:46.947-04:002011-06-28T21:36:46.947-04:00I completely understand, Niki.I completely understand, Niki.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58371432153458531882011-06-28T21:15:08.559-04:002011-06-28T21:15:08.559-04:00Sorry Debra! Got Jamie on the brain!Sorry Debra! Got Jamie on the brain!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-67355438214929246542011-06-28T20:02:06.467-04:002011-06-28T20:02:06.467-04:00Now, why did you have to bring up Jamie Fraser?
M...Now, why did you have to bring up Jamie Fraser?<br /><br />My thought for hero/heroine "must" is unselfishness when it counts.<br /><br />I'm still trying to picture how one reenacts a massacre, but I will do the 'puts sugar in her mouth' part.<br /><br />Mr. Meeker looks like a nice man...or is he just trying to look that way? Hmmmm.<br /><br />Waving at Anita Mae if she Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64697908564761471212011-06-28T17:39:58.592-04:002011-06-28T17:39:58.592-04:00Thanks Susie!
I think that means my head is full o...Thanks Susie!<br />I think that means my head is full of strange and trivial facts... *grin*<br /><br />I like what you said about villains not understanding the choices heroes make for the sake of honor. Here's another thought... perhaps the antihero simply justifies his (or her) choices. Like situation ethics, ya know?Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-78356121624919413652011-06-28T17:37:26.539-04:002011-06-28T17:37:26.539-04:00Good addition, Faye! That's true, too! Self-sa...Good addition, Faye! That's true, too! Self-sacrifice for the sake of love AND honor is a definite must in heroes and heroines!<br /><br />LOL. I was a little scared that first time I heard Indian war whoops and drums echoing through the valley!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91893035730918247652011-06-28T17:35:39.159-04:002011-06-28T17:35:39.159-04:00Gina, that's it in a nutshell, isn't it? M...Gina, that's it in a nutshell, isn't it? Men and women of honor. Even if they were once dishonorable, they can become honorable. <br />I'm a bit more than halfway through Book 6 in the Outlander series and Jamie Fraser is the epitome of the honorable man, IMO.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75984826833793506392011-06-28T16:31:38.592-04:002011-06-28T16:31:38.592-04:00Oh wow, Niki. I enjoy your history posts--I always...Oh wow, Niki. I enjoy your history posts--I always learn something.<br /><br />I like what the others have said about heroes having honor codes. Doing what's right despite the cost. Villains don't value or respect the difficult choices by heroes which honor God or others but don't lead to gain.<br /><br />I'm jealous of Gina's nap. It's a hot day and I feel snoozy!<br /><Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10034540483352227472011-06-28T14:31:22.158-04:002011-06-28T14:31:22.158-04:00My the first words of this post scared me! re-enac...My the first words of this post scared me! re-enact a massacre?<br /><br />I believe a hero must be willing to put others before themself. For me that is the one thing that always pops out at me about a hero when I'm reading a book. Same goes for heroines;)Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150290024386704712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12110327279852490742011-06-28T14:13:00.344-04:002011-06-28T14:13:00.344-04:00Niki, I can't think of an anti-hero at the mom...Niki, I can't think of an anti-hero at the moment. Maybe I'm too sleepy. Must nap. Soon.<br /><br />However, one essential characteristic of a true hero/heroine is having an honor code. There's a difference between not liking cats and kicking a cat. There's a difference between cutting off Granny because you're in a hurry to get to the potty before your bladder explodes and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306070937646453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50513756612661470412011-06-28T13:56:58.074-04:002011-06-28T13:56:58.074-04:00To me that is exactly the difference between a vil...To me that is exactly the difference between a villain and an antihero... the villain knows he's a wretch, the antihero thinks he's a good guy. Interesting comparison with pre-Damascus road Paul! <br /><br />I review the story every year because we run multiple articles about the pageant in the newspaper. And every year I wonder why on earth they chose to name the town after the man...Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70251566228428151522011-06-28T12:30:31.450-04:002011-06-28T12:30:31.450-04:00Meeker sounds like a good villain for a mystery. ...Meeker sounds like a good villain for a mystery. I'm not sure what the difference is between a villain and an anti-hero, except maybe genre. But he, like most good villains, considers himself the hero of the story.<br /><br />He also reminds me of Paul, before his Damascus road conversion. Doing great harm while thinking he is doing good.<br /><br />Interesting post, Niki!Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.com