tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post7783521570382920087..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: Byronic Hero Series, Part 4 - Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights compared to Edward Cullen and Twilight.Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-63951212739239348022012-07-25T17:11:55.047+10:002012-07-25T17:11:55.047+10:00I am not so sure about this..Maybe it was Robert P...I am not so sure about this..Maybe it was Robert Pattinson that spoiled Twilight for me but I would never think of comparing Edward to Heathcliff or WH to Twilight.<br /><br />Or maybe I am just a snob :)<br /><br />Great analysis.Myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747559091462842692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-66049160933578820122011-04-30T03:00:26.509+10:002011-04-30T03:00:26.509+10:00THis is a really great breakdown. And so true!THis is a really great breakdown. And so true!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-80544744698331765232011-04-29T23:39:53.298+10:002011-04-29T23:39:53.298+10:00First time visitor and new follower. I found this ...First time visitor and new follower. I found this a fascinating comparison. I'm so glad I caught your blog before the end of the A-Z challenge. Thanks for stopping by mine. :)Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-17369934706607021112011-04-29T15:15:10.844+10:002011-04-29T15:15:10.844+10:00Very interesting parallels between these classical...Very interesting parallels between these classical characters and Meyer's hero, Denise. I believe that Edward Cullen is one of the biggest appeals of the Twilight saga. Regardless of how the world feels about the series, its success is undeniable and in my opinion due (mostly) to the hero (since many people seem annoyed with the heroine.) I must say he sort of lost his charm for me in New Moon. I'm sorry to admit that I "switched teams" then, ha! <br /><br />I had never heard of the Byronic Hero, but I recently read a book on archetypes and they call this type of hero "The Lost Soul."<br /><br />I am definitely going to have to read Wuthering Heights! Everybody has something to say about it. <br /><br />Lorena<br /><br />P.S. Loved the picture of Mr. Darcy... [sigh]The Sisterhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889577041903181315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-44616549386613100142011-04-29T12:24:11.435+10:002011-04-29T12:24:11.435+10:00I enjoyed the post, adored Wuthering Heights all s...I enjoyed the post, adored Wuthering Heights all six times I've read it. But Twilight? Ugh, ick, yuck, and I've read the entire series too. Too clean, not realistic at all, but hey you can't argue with the money machine.<br /><br />Glad to find your blog! <br /><br />Now compare some zombies with Shakespeare.Wanton Redhead Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971702384041741216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-78927566004669061212011-04-29T09:38:53.419+10:002011-04-29T09:38:53.419+10:00Denise, this is a lot of food for thought. I love ...Denise, this is a lot of food for thought. I love these comparisons you draw between some of the romantic classics and Twilight.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-46923726033223353202011-04-29T09:37:41.907+10:002011-04-29T09:37:41.907+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-75057978314391587042011-04-29T05:34:52.658+10:002011-04-29T05:34:52.658+10:00Some astute comparisons. :)Some astute comparisons. :)Dawn Kurtagichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050668572755966474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-41657144991441537172011-04-28T22:53:48.233+10:002011-04-28T22:53:48.233+10:00most of the romantic and other heroes have a lot o...most of the romantic and other heroes have a lot of similar traits, heroes are actually quite identical one to another especially in films. <br /><br />Nice post, Denise, although I'd never compare a great classic like WUTHERING HEIGHTS to a horrible film or book like TWILIGHT :)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-59593794480336627172011-04-28T20:53:33.713+10:002011-04-28T20:53:33.713+10:00You've made me want to re-read Wuthering Heigh...You've made me want to re-read Wuthering Heights!HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-22749292518715601252011-04-28T18:11:56.067+10:002011-04-28T18:11:56.067+10:00Hi,
Absolutely! Get a great three-book deal, take...Hi,<br /><br />Absolutely! Get a great three-book deal, take the money and run. Why bother what critics say, why bother whether readers enjoy or not. It's your book, you wrote it, a publisher published it. 'nough said. ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-81304258755063634232011-04-28T12:14:13.527+10:002011-04-28T12:14:13.527+10:00Ann: Thanks for visiting dear friend. I hope you e...Ann: Thanks for visiting dear friend. I hope you enjoy my V for Venice post.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-11404972810308311992011-04-28T11:05:12.550+10:002011-04-28T11:05:12.550+10:00Well, I am so caught up in your analysis! I love t...Well, I am so caught up in your analysis! I love the Olivier Heathcliff. I've seen that movie several times. I got through 2 and 1/2 books of the Twilight series. I guess I got sidetracked. But I read enough to follow you here completely. Your analysis of course is beautifully written, and I've found it very informative.<br /><br />I just read your comment on my post. I do try to take care of myself, though sometimes I don't do as well as I should. I know I have to stay healthy to take care of Jen, and I AM trying my best with this. I truly appreciate your concern. You're such a dear friend. And I do hope my memoir "flies" well. I do hope WiDo is actually getting it printed this week!! Just hang in there. It WILL arrive.<br /><br />And I'm now heading to your V post. So you quoted Robert Frost, too. Isn't his poetry stunning! It's deceptively "simple" sometimes.<br /><br />And thanks for telling me I'm photogenic, too. Not really. Most of the current pictures of me caught on camera I wouldn't send out into the blogosphere, or anywhere!<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Memoir Author</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-9814062979115440262011-04-28T09:14:32.725+10:002011-04-28T09:14:32.725+10:00Stephen: Very true. What's new?
Francine: Wel...Stephen: Very true. What's new?<br /><br />Francine: Well if we could all be as successful as Stef we'd be mighty happy. I'm sure she laughs all the way to the bank.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-64811077164281791692011-04-28T00:36:23.597+10:002011-04-28T00:36:23.597+10:00Hi,
One book critic in a once broadsheet newspape...Hi,<br /><br />One book critic in a once broadsheet newspaper, not sure which, said if Steff Meyers had actually written a relatively original plot rather than echoes of classic romances she might have come to admire her a little, or words to that efffect. The final nail in Meyers coffin, the reviewer made comment on Meyers writing ability as at best mediocre. CRUMBS! Pray to heaven my book never becomes a bestseller and lands on said reviewers desk.<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-90680883249834615932011-04-27T23:40:09.403+10:002011-04-27T23:40:09.403+10:00They say there is nothing new under the sun. Cassi...They say there is nothing new under the sun. Cassics going back hundreds or thousands of years still live on in some form or another in books we read today. At least plots and themes. Just change the setting and the characters and make a few adjustments and a new book is born.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-14455159063773096432011-04-27T14:49:38.175+10:002011-04-27T14:49:38.175+10:00Carol: Ha ha. Maybe I like to overthink.
Joylene:...Carol: Ha ha. Maybe I like to overthink.<br /><br />Joylene: Well Stephenie is one smart cookie.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-8059598965362006702011-04-27T14:01:36.773+10:002011-04-27T14:01:36.773+10:00Well, that does it. I'm going to check out Ste...Well, that does it. I'm going to check out Stephenie's books. I love Pride and Prejudice. I had no idea Stephenie had borrowed from all those wonderful classics. Thanks for sharing this, L'Aussie. Your blog is awesome.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-69826124674095955742011-04-27T13:35:54.002+10:002011-04-27T13:35:54.002+10:00It takes a special skill to analyze and compare bo...It takes a special skill to analyze and compare books like this. Unfortunately, I don't have it and get caught up in the story of the moment. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-55116825614133067192011-04-27T12:41:56.514+10:002011-04-27T12:41:56.514+10:00Trisha: Must be the teacher in me. Woops.Trisha: Must be the teacher in me. Woops.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-37675582287967605762011-04-27T12:31:04.435+10:002011-04-27T12:31:04.435+10:00Very cool series, and it makes me feel like I'...Very cool series, and it makes me feel like I'm studying literature at uni again :DTrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51751710592822035242011-04-27T07:34:55.732+10:002011-04-27T07:34:55.732+10:00Pam: Lovely to see you here. Glad you enjoyed my p...Pam: Lovely to see you here. Glad you enjoyed my post.<br /><br />Kirsty: Wuthering Heights is well worth the read.<br /><br />Liz: Yes, I think Laurence Olivier was the best Heathcliff.<br /><br />RJR: Glad you persevered.<br /><br />Roland: Bad boy all right, but tragic.<br /><br />Julie: Thanks for coming by and enjoying my post.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-13424691790178571782011-04-27T07:16:00.368+10:002011-04-27T07:16:00.368+10:00This is great! I read somewhere that Stephanie Me...This is great! I read somewhere that Stephanie Meyer modeled her books after the classics.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-47317151523034853502011-04-27T04:52:10.148+10:002011-04-27T04:52:10.148+10:00Heathcliff was the Victorian version of the Bad Bo...Heathcliff was the Victorian version of the Bad Boy, an ageless icon truly tempting to women all through the ages.<br /><br />Your series was insightful and fun, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-8162263099273904092011-04-27T02:03:09.538+10:002011-04-27T02:03:09.538+10:00Being somewhat slow it has taken your post to conn...Being somewhat slow it has taken your post to connect the two together but now I have I can see your point completely. <br /><br /><a href="http://%20http://rjrdaydreamer.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">RJRdaydreamer</a>John Tealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873356271475934162noreply@blogger.com