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Discuss Nimue: Freeing Merlin
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In Nimue, it really feels like each character has their own voice. The ancient Arthurian characters blend well with the modern ones (especially Morgen! I loved her role with Nina in the first part).
I don't have any other example in mind, of characters inspired by mythology but in a modern setting. But I'd definitely love to read another story like this one.
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The author was able to use our (the readers) understanding of prominent characters such as Merlin or Diana, and then built off what we typically know about them to reach a deeper understanding of the characters.
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I especially loved the connection of Nimue and Merlin. Merlin was a great character and he really stood out for me. Glastonbury and Tintagel are magical places, and really helped bring the characters alive.
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I really like how you brought up archetypes in writing. Most characters fall under one archetype, no matter what genre is being written. I agree that there are a lot of significant characters throughout this book. Nina/Nimue obviously stand out as the book is from their point of view and mostly about them. However, Nimue would not be where she ends up if it weren't for Merlin, Gwyn, her daughter, and many other characters. Thank you for your thoughts!NetMassimo wrote: ↑16 Sep 2023, 14:33 Ancient deities and heroes from myths are archetypes who resonate with us regardless of the age in which they were created. However, that makes it difficult for me to think of anyone particularly standing out, also because there are several significant characters despite the fact that the story is told from Nina/Nimue's point of view. Of course, this is very subjective.