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Originally Posted by dreamchaser
Hey, just went to your site.. Cool. I just can't believe that I am in the midst of real writers, especially Deaf writers.... I'm not worthy!!! But, greatful I am.
So, in response to your response, I was wondering; would it be advantageous for the Beofewolf to be introduced and then non-chalantly (no clue how to spell that) let the reader know that he is a bear, and his counterpart would be a sow? I am just confused about this. If I introduce a character, don't I need to make my readers aware of their species,,, unless of course I were introducing someone with a secret identity, like a spy etc. But at least if you introduce a character, are you suppose to let the species be known, as in the bear? It had a name, but no identity????????? Help... I am really confused now..  Hey, one more time,, THANKS! |
Using Beowulf as an example, I would say "That Beowulf, that blasted old bear" and that would establish what/who Beowulf is to the narrator AND the reader. We don't know at this point from reading the first chapter if it's advantageous for the readers to know about Beowulf now, but Chase did say he plays a bigger part in the story later. So IMO it's a good idea to give hints to the reader and then remind the reader later when the character shows up again. But be careful with this method - use it only if you really WILL use this character!!!
If the character you are introducing has a secret identity, it would depend on a need-to-know basis with the reader. Do the readers need to know this right away, or can it be revealed later? But, if you choose to reveal it now, then it has to be (IMO) one of the main characters, and it would work best if it were from his/her point of view. If you chose to reveal it later, then it would serve as a plot twist.