One Of The Little Details I've Noticed About The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe Specifically—book

You have to be careful, certain words trigger the ambient ad-agents. You can’t say ‘pizza’ or you’ll get an ad for one floating in front of you. People make up new words, like “groundbeefsandwich” for hamburger. Companies buy these euphemisms, so people need to keep making up new ones.

From the moment they met, Bingley's love for Jane was constant and unwavering. Bingley, for all his endearing golden retriever-esque cheer and exuberance, is humble to the point of insecurity. So he's all too ready to believe it when Darcy, the person whose opinion and judgment he values most in this world, informs Bingley that Jane doesn't seem genuinely interested in him. Bingley never once doubts how deeply he cares for Jane - he just lets himself believe that Jane doesn't love him in return.

I saw something (not here - it was on an inferior website lol!) about how Bingley is the type to stray and just mindlessly fall for every pretty girl who crosses his path, but there's actually less than zero evidence of that. He loves Jane and ONLY Jane - but since he and Jane don't possess enough of the novel's titular 'pride' while Darcy and Elizabeth initially have too much of it, Bingley just didn't allow himself to believe that someone as lovely and sweet as Jane reciprocated those feelings. Even during those months apart, rather than latching onto another infatuation, Bingley continued to pine over Jane and his feelings remained strong and true. I'm the unofficial captain of the Charles Bingley Defense Squad in case anyone else wants to join ;)

@missielynne , I had to tag my fellow Jane/Bingley lover!

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How To Write Compelling Character Arcs - Novlr

Learn to write well-crafted character arcs to make a story memorable, relatable, and emotionally engaging.

Types of Character Arcs

Just like there are various flavours of ice cream to satisfy our taste buds, there are different types of character arcs to captivate readers’ imaginations.

Transformational Arc: A character undergoes a profound transformation throughout the story. This transformational arc takes them on a journey of personal growth, where they evolve, learn from their experiences, and undergo significant change. Think Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings, who starts as an ordinary hobbit and becomes a heroic figure, or Cinderella, who goes from being a mistreated servant to a princess.

Flat or Static Arc: Not all character arcs involve drastic change or growth. In a flat or static arc, the character remains relatively unchanged throughout the story. Instead of personal transformation, these characters serve as a stabilizing force or a moral compass within the narrative. They maintain their core values, beliefs, or traits, providing stability and guidance for others. Sherlock Holmes is a prime example of a character with a flat arc. His brilliant deductive reasoning and logical nature remain consistent, while the world around him evolves.

Positive Change Arc: In a positive change arc, a character starts with flaws, struggles, or a particular mindset, but over the course of the story, they experience personal growth and positive transformation. They learn valuable lessons, overcome obstacles, and develop into a better version of themselves. This arc is often associated with themes of redemption, self-discovery, and the triumph of the human spirit. Characters like Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol or Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games exemplify positive change arcs.

Negative Change Arc: Contrasting the positive change arc, the negative change arc delves into the descent or downfall of a character. It explores the moral decline, corruption, or internal conflicts that lead the character astray. This arc can be dark and intense, showcasing the destructive power of choices or external influences. Characters like Macbeth from Shakespeare’s play or Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars demonstrate the negative change arc. 💻✨ Discover how the transformative journeys of character arcs breathe life into your stories, and captivate the hearts and minds of your readers. You can read the full post in the Reading Room at the link above.

a collection of my favorite tweets regarding the Ever Given in the Suez Canal

You are an “eldritch abomination” who is actually just an octopus in an aquarium with a superiority complex.

As a child, you were always thought of as “the weird twin” by everyone who wasn’t family. One day, you learn that your twin was not born a twin; you are a changeling, left by fairies who stole your human sibling. Your parents just decided to raise you as well after they rescued your “twin.”

True

I'm interested in this. I have a project I want to make in to a big blog

Hey guys now that Tiktok is shit officially, can we go back to making website blogs where we talk about random shit and just follow each other like we used to

But not in a Tumblr way where we have blogs, but legit ones where we just talk and make full posts. People can dedicate them to hobbies and do mixed stuff! There can be a blog with dedicated use of directory where people can submit theirs

I think that it would be a good way for people to bring back an older form of "social media". People have been talking about having another shift because of Meta/X/Tiktok doing shitty things (and I personally don't want to go to Xiaohongshu because I am afraid Americans will heavily disrupt the app)

I will literally make one and teach you guys how to make WordPress blogs/use WordPress is a very basic article how-to. We had to make them for my classes

Guys I just realized something

I’m reading Return of the King, and have just reached the chapter called “The Tower of Cirith Ungol,” in which Sam makes to rescue his master.

Something notable about this is that Sam has put on the Ring not once, but twice so far - and both times, his experience has been markedly different than Frodo’s.

Firstly, his vision is impaired. Everything he sees is somewhat obscured by a dark fog. It’s unclear whether this is an effect of the Ring entering Mordor, or if that’s just what it does to him specifically; after all, the Ring acts differently for each Wearer.

It’s the second effect that’s really interesting. You see, for some reason, the Ring improves his hearing. In both instances, he can hear orc-chatter from afar, as well as tumbling rocks and the foaming of Shelob. But what’s really wild about this is that the same never happens to Frodo.

Because the Ring reflects the Will and Strengths of the User, I can only assume this means one thing.

The One Ring empowers Samwise Gamgee’s eavesdropping.