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Having a name that is not only unique but also has meaning that is out of this world is a fact I take pride in. I love the author`s creativity as it makes the tale stand out more with varying perspectives.
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Syson Dolph wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 11:15 Having a name that is not only unique but also has meaning that is out of this world is a fact I take pride in. I love the author`s creativity as it makes the tale stand out more with varying perspectives.
I think the author did an amazing job in crafting the names of certain characters, and ensuring the reader would pay extra attention to these names.
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This is something I never thought about, but seeing the points raised by you, it does seem possible that the author has played with the names to make them apt enough for each character. Fascinating!
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Cyrano de bergerac was a real life poet play write and novelist. I think the physical description is similar to the real guy?
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Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:04 Cyrano de bergerac was a real life poet play write and novelist. I think the physical description is similar to the real guy?
I wonder whether this was the case for other characters, specifically Pellucid.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:49
Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:04 Cyrano de bergerac was a real life poet play write and novelist. I think the physical description is similar to the real guy?
I wonder whether this was the case for other characters, specifically Pellucid.
Pellucid, by definition, means translucently clear - so that name is most definitly a play on words. And it makes sense!
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Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 11:50
Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:49
Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:04 Cyrano de bergerac was a real life poet play write and novelist. I think the physical description is similar to the real guy?
I wonder whether this was the case for other characters, specifically Pellucid.
Pellucid, by definition, means translucently clear - so that name is most definitly a play on words. And it makes sense!
I guess you learn a little something everyday. I did not know that.
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I love it when authors play with hidden symbolisms!
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All Echoes are named after their Sound, but it was mentioned they all had "watery" nicknames (like Bog Slippery). I wonder why they were limited to watery nicknames and what that even means! haha
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:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: omg was Cully Flower supposed to be like Cauliflower?! Because I am just seeing this now... :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :doh:
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Im starting to think Pellucid had a lot of fun creating the names in her book...Most names described the character in a way either physically or personality. Brainy was a nerdy dweeb. Cully Flower worked in the Kitchen (this one seriously gets me now! haha!). Pellucid literally means translucently clear. Cyrano is described like the person he is named after. Drinkwater - well what do you do with water?. I am sure there are more!
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Kro92813 wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:46 Im starting to think Pellucid had a lot of fun creating the names in her book...Most names described the character in a way either physically or personality. Brainy was a nerdy dweeb. Cully Flower worked in the Kitchen (this one seriously gets me now! haha!). Pellucid literally means translucently clear. Cyrano is described like the person he is named after. Drinkwater - well what do you do with water?. I am sure there are more!
I completely understand why she would enjoy creating characters with such unique and descriptive names.
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djr6090 wrote: 18 Sep 2019, 08:51 I think my favorite name is Dew Pellucid. 'Pellucid' means easy to understand, crystal clear. Besides being the author's pen name, it evokes thoughts of sparkling water and reflective worlds. And it is the name given to a librarian! If you want to have something clarified, ask a librarian!
I agree with you. Pellucid is very nice. It also has that originality that makes it memorable.
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Andy_C wrote: 25 Sep 2019, 02:22
djr6090 wrote: 18 Sep 2019, 08:51 I think my favorite name is Dew Pellucid. 'Pellucid' means easy to understand, crystal clear. Besides being the author's pen name, it evokes thoughts of sparkling water and reflective worlds. And it is the name given to a librarian! If you want to have something clarified, ask a librarian!
I agree with you. Pellucid is very nice. It also has that originality that makes it memorable.
I agree that the naeme Pellucid was established perfectly in her writing style and plot.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 25 Sep 2019, 01:09
Kro92813 wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:36 :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: omg was Cully Flower supposed to be like Cauliflower?! Because I am just seeing this now... :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :doh:
Yes, it was funny the first time I read the book.
That's so clever! It went right over my head as I did not read them together and thought maybe there was a flower called Cully :lol2:
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