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November 15, 2018November 15, 2018Posted in ArticlesTagged Anne Anderson, Arthur Rackham, Elizabeth Russell, Fairy Tale Art, John Bauer, Pinterest, TheFairyTaleBlogLeave a comment

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My name is Elizabeth Russell. I am an author of fantasy, sci-fi, and myth. I love writing long epic tales and short fairy tales. I have published my debut fantasy novel Halfbreeds, which you can find on Cleanreads.com or anywhere else online that books are sold. Feel free to leave a comment on any story that catches your fancy!
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Isn’t it a wonderful thing when you can trust someone to tell a good story? I tell you, there’s nothing like trusting your entertainment to someone. You wouldn’t think it would be such a big deal – but it really is! And now the trailer for Avengers Endgame is out! And I am squirming in my seat! Those are storytellers that I trust – they have done such wonderful things with their world up until now – and it has been truly impressive! The large cast of characters, the emotions that affect all of them, the character building, the world building, the consistency and variation across films that matches so well together! I could get nitpicky, and point out a few things here and there that they didn’t do well, but when it comes down to it, they are masters. They are bards. They are Homerically Epic. The trailer already is! 🎥 . Who are your favorite story tellers? Who do you trust when it comes to that flutter of butterflies in your stomach? Are you excited for Avengers 4??? . . . #avengers4 #avengersendgame #antman #blackwidow #hawkeye #marvelstudios #marvelcomics #storytheory #movierelease #filmrelease

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So, I called my brother in a literary panic the other day. I was very much afraid that Tolkien made a grave error in his story. I suddenly wondered if Legolas was a superfluous character? An unnecessary character is one that could be removed from the story, and everything would still happen the exact same way. For example, if Sam were taken out, I'm sure we can all agree that the books would've been very different. So I was suddenly worried that taking Legolas out would not fundamentally change the story. There seems to be no necessity for Legolas as a character, and I was crushed. Especially as my brother kept agreeing with all my arguments against him. I wanted him to talk me out of them! I was crushed because I like Legolas. Because I felt like Legolas should exist, and I wasn't sure why. It bothered me. We realized that the biggest flaw was just that Tolkien had underdeveloped him. Not that he should not exist, but that he has so much more potential than he was given in the story. You could say it was the fault of Tolkien, but it doesn't seem to be a problem with the story or the world. Legolas very much belongs in Middle Earth. Our understanding of Middle Earth is enriched simply by his being there, and that alone is enough of a reason for him to remain. But even more than that, he does not intrude into the story. His presence is not abrasive, or misleading, or distracting. It fits. And if a character fits, even if they are not as perfect as they could be, they should exist. So what do you think? Is it OK to have a character who is less developed than they might be? Or do you think it's OK for one to slip in through the cracks, present more world building, and enrich our experience? Love to hear from you! Who is your favorite Lord of the Rings character? And which do you like better, the films or books? . . . #thelordoftherings #thelordoftheringstrilogy #legolas #legolasgreenleaf #tolkien #jrrtolkien #thetaleblog #mythsnfairytales

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