Does Galen Deserve to Be the Main Character?
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Does Galen Deserve to Be the Main Character?
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And yes, the author uses him to explore Voulhire's depth and width; it is through Galen's awed eyes that readers get to see Voulhire. This refugee point of view is what makes Voulhire really charming and beautiful, even to the readers. I bet Rowan doesn't find Voulhire as amazing as Galen finds it.
Surely, his character that, like that of other main characters, influences the story as well as its rating. And, a change in his characterization would have caused a switch in the author's tone just as a change in the alternating points of view (a prevalent technique employed in this book) caused a change in the author's flow.
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You are right, but think of the case if he never met Rowan and never got the chance to go to Alcovia or Soulhire. Think of his meetings with the people around him who made most of his decisions. I am a bit skewed to that side and would suggest that he was just one among the few protagonists of the book.AnnOgochukwu wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 07:38 I think Galen is 'fit' for the position of the main character; he has an intriguing backstory, a naive but a teachable mind, a determination that keeps him and the readers pressing on (to find his purpose), and a likable personality.
And yes, the author uses him to explore Voulhire's depth and width; it is through Galen's awed eyes that readers get to see Voulhire. This refugee point of view is what makes Voulhire really charming and beautiful, even to the readers. I bet Rowan doesn't find Voulhire as amazing as Galen finds it.
Surely, his character that, like that of other main characters, influences the story as well as its rating. And, a change in his characterization would have caused a switch in the author's tone just as a change in the alternating points of view (a prevalent technique employed in this book) caused a change in the author's flow.
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Truly, Galen is one among the few protagonists in the story. He probably would have been a bland character without Rowan and Demi, or he might have landed himself in the company of bad guys like Maido or Meldorath (what do you think about this). Either way, the author has chosen the character of Galen as protagonist, and protagonist he shall remain.rahilshajahan wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 11:46You are right, but think of the case if he never met Rowan and never got the chance to go to Alcovia or Soulhire. Think of his meetings with the people around him who made most of his decisions. I am a bit skewed to that side and would suggest that he was just one among the few protagonists of the book.AnnOgochukwu wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 07:38 I think Galen is 'fit' for the position of the main character; he has an intriguing backstory, a naive but a teachable mind, a determination that keeps him and the readers pressing on (to find his purpose), and a likable personality.
And yes, the author uses him to explore Voulhire's depth and width; it is through Galen's awed eyes that readers get to see Voulhire. This refugee point of view is what makes Voulhire really charming and beautiful, even to the readers. I bet Rowan doesn't find Voulhire as amazing as Galen finds it.
Surely, his character that, like that of other main characters, influences the story as well as its rating. And, a change in his characterization would have caused a switch in the author's tone just as a change in the alternating points of view (a prevalent technique employed in this book) caused a change in the author's flow.
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Oh boy! Thats actually a topic in itself. Had a naive Galen fallen into the hands of Meldorath, how would the story unfold? Unlike Beth, I don't think Galen would immediately become subserviant to Meldorath. Galen was starving for friends. I think his friendship with Meldorath will be shortlived.AnnOgochukwu wrote: ↑02 Oct 2020, 14:40Truly, Galen is one among the few protagonists in the story. He probably would have been a bland character without Rowan and Demi, or he might have landed himself in the company of bad guys like Maido or Meldorath (what do you think about this). Either way, the author has chosen the character of Galen as protagonist, and protagonist he shall remain.rahilshajahan wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 11:46You are right, but think of the case if he never met Rowan and never got the chance to go to Alcovia or Soulhire. Think of his meetings with the people around him who made most of his decisions. I am a bit skewed to that side and would suggest that he was just one among the few protagonists of the book.AnnOgochukwu wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 07:38 I think Galen is 'fit' for the position of the main character; he has an intriguing backstory, a naive but a teachable mind, a determination that keeps him and the readers pressing on (to find his purpose), and a likable personality.
And yes, the author uses him to explore Voulhire's depth and width; it is through Galen's awed eyes that readers get to see Voulhire. This refugee point of view is what makes Voulhire really charming and beautiful, even to the readers. I bet Rowan doesn't find Voulhire as amazing as Galen finds it.
Surely, his character that, like that of other main characters, influences the story as well as its rating. And, a change in his characterization would have caused a switch in the author's tone just as a change in the alternating points of view (a prevalent technique employed in this book) caused a change in the author's flow.
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I think Galen is the best character to see Voulhire through. His newness to the place is advantageous for us readers who are also new to this world, but with wonderful contrast because of his difficult background. Most readers view fantasy as an escape, but to Galen, the fantastical country of Voulhire was an actual escape from a much worse existence. He is naive, but still intelligent. He seems separate from Voulhire, or most places really. As an unadulterated character in a land full of temptation, vice and so much potential, he gets to discover who he really is outside of his previous kill-or-be-killed existence. As a result, he brings out both his own depth and that of Voulhire.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 00:28 Is Galen fit for the position of the main character? Does the author use him to explore Voulhire to its depth? Can you attribute his character traits to the overall rating of the story, or does he tamper with its flow? Could a change in his characterization have caused a switch of the author's tone?
I think his personality affects the ratings positively, because he's a guy who's just so easy to root for, especially when put together with Rowan and Demetrius.
A change in his characterisation would definitely have caused a switch in the tone, because of all the characters, he is the only one who, like the reader, sees the awe and novelty of Voulhire. In the hands of any other character, Voulhire is just another place filled with all sorts of people (mostly bad ones too).
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