Can young adults identify with the main characters?
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Re: Can young adults identify with the main characters?
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Yes, I totally agree. When I was younger, I had to stop reading books with "perfect" characters (such as Sweet Valley High series, etc) to those with characters who struggled more. Characters who have flaws helped me come to terms with the fact that it was ok for me to have flaws too. We all have weakness but it's how we overcome it that makes us strong.Christina Rose wrote: ↑03 Dec 2017, 18:54 Even though the physical struggles are acts of fantasy, I do think the inner struggles are relatable. Each main character struggles with fitting in and finding his or her own way in the world. I like that the author delves into the strengths and weaknesses of these young characters. It makes them that much more relatable.
Yes, I do feel like Heat is a strong enough character for young girls to look up to. Even though she struggles, she also rises. I think her lack of perfection makes her more relatable, and the different ways she overcomes her weaknesses show examples of attainable strength and highlight real qualities like endurance.
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I used to read Sweet Valley High books, also, lol. I’ve changed my reading habits as well, and I do find myself relating more now with the characters within the stories.RebeccasReading wrote: ↑24 Jan 2018, 11:04Yes, I totally agree. When I was younger, I had to stop reading books with "perfect" characters (such as Sweet Valley High series, etc) to those with characters who struggled more. Characters who have flaws helped me come to terms with the fact that it was ok for me to have flaws too. We all have weakness but it's how we overcome it that makes us strong.Christina Rose wrote: ↑03 Dec 2017, 18:54 Even though the physical struggles are acts of fantasy, I do think the inner struggles are relatable. Each main character struggles with fitting in and finding his or her own way in the world. I like that the author delves into the strengths and weaknesses of these young characters. It makes them that much more relatable.
Yes, I do feel like Heat is a strong enough character for young girls to look up to. Even though she struggles, she also rises. I think her lack of perfection makes her more relatable, and the different ways she overcomes her weaknesses show examples of attainable strength and highlight real qualities like endurance.
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Also, yes, I do think Heat was a strong enough character for female young adult readers to look up to, because her character and own peesonalty was well portrayed. The young adults of today want someone strong so when they go through certain situations, they would remember someone overcame it and they also can. After all, books are reflections of daily occurences.
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Thank you for this topic and your feedback. I think a successful young adult book is one in which they can identify with the main characters' emotions and struggles. In addition, a character like Heat is relatable particularly because the author gives the character a touch of humanity rather than insist on the hero-like typology.Christina Rose wrote: ↑03 Dec 2017, 18:54 Even though the physical struggles are acts of fantasy, I do think the inner struggles are relatable. Each main character struggles with fitting in and finding his or her own way in the world. I like that the author delves into the strengths and weaknesses of these young characters. It makes them that much more relatable.
Yes, I do feel like Heat is a strong enough character for young girls to look up to. Even though she struggles, she also rises. I think her lack of perfection makes her more relatable, and the different ways she overcomes her weaknesses show examples of attainable strength and highlight real qualities like endurance.
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