If you could live as a character in any book, which would you choose? (discussion, fiction)

[jtur88]

I don't want to step on anybody's toes -- this question was embedded in a broader topic recently, and I thought it would open up enough discussion to stand by itself as a topic.

I had never thought about this question before, so I gave it some consideration, and my answer was Lisbeth Salander, the super-heroine of "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

Even though I am an elderly male, without any questions of gender identity, I don't think it would bother me to live life over again as a female, so that contradiction can be set aside. Like Lisbeth, I'd be a lesbian, of course

I found Lisbeth to be the closest thing I've ever seen in fiction to a Superhero that could exist in real life, and to some degree, somewhere, in some guise, probably does exist. She was a woman of great power and resolve, and a very positive role model in that she recognized evil in all its many forms, and took it upon herself to try to do something to mitigate it. At the same time, she respected herself for all that she was, and got over the reality of all that she wasn't. Furthermore, I know in my present life how fulfilling it is to be an angry cynic and enjoy the exercise.

[Mark S.]

I want to live in Rivendell. Not be in charge. Elrond is doing a perfectly fine job. But I'd very much like my own room in the Last Homely House.

[netwit]

Originally Posted by jtur88

I don't want to step on anybody's toes -- this question was embedded in a broader topic recently, and I thought it would open up enough discussion to stand by itself as a topic.

I had never thought about this question before, so I gave it some consideration, and my answer was Lisbeth Salander, the super-heroine of "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

Even though I am an elderly male, without any questions of gender identity, I don't think it would bother me to live life over again as a female, so that contradiction can be set aside. Like Lisbeth, I'd be a lesbian, of course

I found Lisbeth to be the closest thing I've ever seen in fiction to a Superhero that could exist in real life, and to some degree, somewhere, in some guise, probably does exist. She was a woman of great power and resolve, and a very positive role model in that she recognized evil in all its many forms, and took it upon herself to try to do something to mitigate it. At the same time, she respected herself for all that she was, and got over the reality of all that she wasn't. Furthermore, I know in my present life how fulfilling it is to be an angry cynic and enjoy the exercise.

Sounds like a worthy person to strive to be. (I haven't read the book.)