tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post6724231527411465752..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: The Byronic Hero - Part 2 Darcy Fitzwilliam of Pride and Prejudice, Edward Cullen of Twilight, and their love objects...Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-43210876617075461382012-07-27T07:23:22.499+10:002012-07-27T07:23:22.499+10:00I do not agree with you on Darcy being a Byronic ...I do not agree with you on Darcy being a Byronic hero. Firstly, the Byronic hero does not possess "heroic virtue". When Eizabeth's sister runs off with Wickham, Darcy helped track them both down and induced Wickham to marry Lidia...even when he prevented courtship between Bingley and Jane, it was with the false notion that Jane did not return Bingley's affections and he was trying to protect his friend. <br />Secondly, the Byronic hero has many dark qualities. Darcy doesn't have any. He is not bent on revenge and destroying the happiness of the people around him. He is not dark at all. His only fault is his pride which he overcomes in the end.Ms.Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943792443503843945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-10118466325071153112011-04-18T13:10:40.483+10:002011-04-18T13:10:40.483+10:00You've drawn an interesting comparison, and Co...You've drawn an interesting comparison, and Colin Firth is always a good choice. :)Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-62486980326990439502011-04-16T09:29:44.662+10:002011-04-16T09:29:44.662+10:00Give me Mr Darcy any day, Edward is just too prett...Give me Mr Darcy any day, Edward is just too pretty. I don't like a man who's prettier than me!<br /><br />I have an award for you :)<br /><br />http://thoughtsmusingsandbrokenpromises.blogspot.com/2011/04/awards.html<br /><br />A xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-64383953823343855212011-04-15T21:39:16.718+10:002011-04-15T21:39:16.718+10:00Since there are romantic elements in any genre, I ...Since there are romantic elements in any genre, I found this helpful. It's the details that make it believable, eh? We've all experienced the attraction/revulsion flip at some point.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-91547465328243804962011-04-15T14:13:26.901+10:002011-04-15T14:13:26.901+10:00Karen: Great.Karen: Great.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-71674427848563227832011-04-15T09:56:32.170+10:002011-04-15T09:56:32.170+10:00I liked it, thank you! Love the comparison. :)I liked it, thank you! Love the comparison. :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-78267221732135051762011-04-15T06:48:31.534+10:002011-04-15T06:48:31.534+10:00Ella: Yes, distain is it.
Catherine: I hope you w...Ella: Yes, distain is it.<br /><br />Catherine: I hope you watch the films now.<br /><br />Clarissa: Oh those love objects!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-13439375526028318802011-04-15T06:30:29.308+10:002011-04-15T06:30:29.308+10:00I haven't seen or read twilight so I can't...I haven't seen or read twilight so I can't say I know those references however, I love the references from P&P. I like your line that says: "Like all good Byronic heroes, Edward and Darcy feel self-disgust, even if it is aimed at their love objects." I think that's so true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-67132197655268400122011-04-15T04:45:55.391+10:002011-04-15T04:45:55.391+10:00I cannot believe I have watched neither film, thou...I cannot believe I have watched neither film, though I have read the book Pride and Prejudice a long time ago. Both are excellent at teaching you something about characters and I really must watch the Colin Firth version mmmm...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-28812285959644853852011-04-15T02:45:28.424+10:002011-04-15T02:45:28.424+10:00Mr. Darcy was well played by Mr. Firth. Just saw h...Mr. Darcy was well played by Mr. Firth. Just saw him in The Picture of Dorian Gray, which I highly recommend.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-48734804513319368762011-04-15T01:23:09.071+10:002011-04-15T01:23:09.071+10:00I love the comparison; it is the age old attractio...I love the comparison; it is the age old attraction that begins with thoughts of disdain. The allure and appeal of why. Great post; I loved it~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-6296220190643376432011-04-14T21:41:22.611+10:002011-04-14T21:41:22.611+10:00Madeleine: Thanks for stopping by.
Al: No I can&...Madeleine: Thanks for stopping by. <br /><br />Al: No I can't imagine.<br /><br />Amie: Came for your little Darcy fix eh?Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-28433045442964909622011-04-14T20:09:23.977+10:002011-04-14T20:09:23.977+10:00Oh, Darcy... excuse me while I fan myself a little...Oh, Darcy... excuse me while I fan myself a little.<br /><br />I've really enjoyed this insight--it's led to think a lot about my WIP!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-52476386484909524652011-04-14T18:16:30.458+10:002011-04-14T18:16:30.458+10:00Love Austin.
Not exactly a fan of Twilight.
Than...Love Austin.<br /><br />Not exactly a fan of Twilight.<br /><br />Thanks for an interesting perspective anyway.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-30768927563250264262011-04-14T17:12:40.154+10:002011-04-14T17:12:40.154+10:00Great post. I am a Twilight fan and am on Team Edw...Great post. I am a Twilight fan and am on Team Edward, much as i like Jacob. The parallels with P&P are very interesting :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-6606838714954972652011-04-14T15:33:23.091+10:002011-04-14T15:33:23.091+10:00Kari Marie: Great. Go read it. It takes a bit to g...Kari Marie: Great. Go read it. It takes a bit to get into but well worth it.<br /><br />Huntress: That song is so relevant for my next post too.<br /><br />Denise<3Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-33079047309456902952011-04-14T09:52:16.494+10:002011-04-14T09:52:16.494+10:00Love your post!
When I try to dissect why a chara...Love your post!<br /><br />When I try to dissect why a character pulls me into their world, it leaves me more confused than ever.<br /><br />Mr. Darcy and Edward find love despite thinking they can never have it. That make them attractive to me. Like the song, Wicked Game, the lyrics: "I never dreamed I'd love somebody like you"<br />Or something like that :)Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-17535175338386616332011-04-14T09:42:18.638+10:002011-04-14T09:42:18.638+10:00This is a very interesting comparison. I can see w...This is a very interesting comparison. I can see where Meyer may have gotten her inspiration for the character. I haven't read P&P yet (I know!). I've got it on the Kindle, just haven't gotten around to it. I'm fascinated with this subject now though.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-26009372300815587432011-04-14T08:46:28.228+10:002011-04-14T08:46:28.228+10:00Alex: That's cool! Little me??/
Nas: Yeah, I ...Alex: That's cool! Little me??/<br /><br />Nas: Yeah, I got him back don't you worry about that!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-88606743001222783252011-04-14T07:49:52.058+10:002011-04-14T07:49:52.058+10:00Girly? I love girly!! Because I use to like Darcy ...Girly? I love girly!! Because I use to like Darcy but now I love Edward and his, oh, so...romantic eyes...sigh!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51482854221478961562011-04-14T07:47:16.409+10:002011-04-14T07:47:16.409+10:00Hey Denise! Your blog will be featured on Thursday...Hey Denise! Your blog will be featured on Thursday for L!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-15652942682678316972011-04-14T07:45:31.629+10:002011-04-14T07:45:31.629+10:00Words Crafter: I'm glad you saw the parallels....Words Crafter: I'm glad you saw the parallels.<br /><br />Elliot: I hope you love it. Beach Music is my favourite, along with Prince of Tides of course.<br /><br />Tiger85: Thanks for coming by and enjoying the post.<br /><br />Trisha: Who could forget that smile.<br /><br />Vicki: Yeah, took me a while.<br /><br />Ellie: I find it so hard to be serious you've got no idea. My tongue is always firmly in my cheek, ha ha.<br /><br />Debbie: I'm so glad the first post you read is one you enjoy.<br /><br />Stephen: Well, ho hum, who reads all your science posts which are too blokey!<br /><br />Denise<3Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-5273844645943782212011-04-14T00:55:13.123+10:002011-04-14T00:55:13.123+10:00To be honest, I scanned your post and went straigh...To be honest, I scanned your post and went straight to the comments. Too girlie for me today LOL! Have a great week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51284624463780071162011-04-13T07:55:37.910+10:002011-04-13T07:55:37.910+10:00How good to make your acquaintance. Thank you for ...How good to make your acquaintance. Thank you for finding me, Denise. <br /><br />And how interesting - you're on my most favourite topic, the romantic hero. It has to be Mr Darcy. Sorry but Colin Firth wins, every time.<br /><br />Look forward to following you <br /><br />warm wishes<br />Debbie<br />xBluestocking Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502764742097142372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-12884388412645496932011-04-13T05:33:09.250+10:002011-04-13T05:33:09.250+10:00Your post titles always bring a smile to my face, ...Your post titles always bring a smile to my face, Denise.<br /><br />Great comparison!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elliegarratt.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie Garratt</a>Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.com