Introduce yourself! Divulge your life's vision, likes, dislikes, aspirations, or something completely random!
Well, I'm a Christian, homeschool graduate, writer, and college student working towards a comp sci major. I live in the Pacific Northwest, my favoritest place on terra firma. Consequently, I own two umbrellas which I rarely use, and have an almost vampirical distrust of sunlight (just kidding).
What, to you, forms the essence of a true heroine?
- Moral strength
- Loyalty to loved ones
- Respect for others, including children
- Respect for human life
- Dedication to justice, honesty, and liberty
Share (up to) four heroines of literature that you most admire and relate to.
Marian Halcombe (The Woman in White), Tatyana Larina (Eugene Onegin), Amy Dorrit (Little Dorrit), and Alice (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland).
Five of your favorite historical novels?
Kidnapped, Under Western Eyes, Shirley, Moby-Dick, and Heart of Darkness.
Out of those five books who is your favorite main character and why?
Tie between Alan Breck Stewart (Kidnapped) and Razumov (Under Western Eyes). They're both pretty complex characters. Alan is kind of annoying and egotistic on the surface, but deep-down he means well and is a true patriot. And Razumov is a person who leads a hardworking, upright life until circumstances tempt him into bitter revenge. It's fascinating to read the character arcs of both of these guys.
Out of those five books who is your favorite secondary character and why?
Starbuck (Moby-Dick). He doesn't know whether to stage a mutiny and go against his pacifist beliefs, or stand back and let Ahab destroy the crew. It's a lose-lose situation, and Starbuck acts as conscientiously as he can.
If you were to plan out your dream vacation, where would you travel to - and what would you plan to do there?
Rome--city tour and catacombs, England--Lakes, Scotland--highlands, and maybe the Galapagos Islands.
What is your favorite time period and culture to read about?
I don't really have a favorite. Good books are good!
You have been invited to perform at the local charity concert. Singing, comedy, recitation - what is your act comprised of?
Probably a violin/cello duet with my sister!
If you were to attend a party where each guest was to portray a heroine of literature, who would you select to represent?
Probably Jane Eyre. But if I wanted to go all out, I'd dress up as Marguerite Blakeney (The Scarlet Pimpernel), with a super extravagant ball gown...
What are your sentiments on the subject of chocolate?
I love chocolate, but fortunately it's not addicting for me.
Favorite author(s)?
Right now, Joseph Conrad and Lewis Carroll. They're awesome and underrated.
Besides essentials, what would you take on a visiting voyage to a foreign land?
An open mind...
In which century were most of the books you read written?
Probably a tie between 19th and 20th.
In your opinion, the ultimate hero in literature is…
Sherlock Holmes (surprise!). I decided that when I was 9 or 10, haha.
Describe your ideal dwelling place.
A two-storey colonial-style house on a hill overlooking the Puget Sound.
Sum up your fashion style in five words.
Traditional, practical, plain, sweaters, grey.
Have you ever wanted to change a character’s name?
Only my own characters', but that doesn't happen often.
In your opinion, the most dastardly villain of all literature is...
Totsky (The Idiot), closely followed by Dr Moreau (The Island of Dr Moreau).
Three favorite Non-fiction books?
The Bible, A Tangled Tale (Carroll), and Through the Magic Door (Doyle).
Your duties met for the day, how would you choose to spend a carefree summer afternoon?
Playing piano, taking photos, blogging.
Create a verbal sketch of your dream hat - in such a way as will best portray your true character.
I actually own my dream hat. It's a brown fur-trapper hat with fur trim. I've been tempted to add a pair of goggles for a true steampunk look, but my family wouldn't be thrilled...
Share the most significant event(s) that have marked your life in the past year.
Share the Bible passage(s) that have been most inspiring to you recently.
"Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." (Ecclesiastes 12:13b)
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