Re: Rape Education Story #60

Ann wrote:
> On 28 Nov 2003 21:44:06 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Magic Nose
> Goblin) wrote:
> > > "The Women's Room" is a fictional novel. These comments are made by 
> > > fictional characters
> >
> > i.e. they are an expression of MARILYN FRENCH's thoughts.
>
>
> It's a scary thought that you believe that an author can only give the
> characters in the novel her own thoughts and views.  Whatever do we
> make of JK Rowling then?
>
> Ann

That's how literature works, Ann.  The authors of literature use 
"fictional" characters to say, explain, and act out their views and 
philosophy.  Perhaps you might benefit from a beginning class in 
literature at your local college.

Rowling's books are far from literature, but still have characters who 
portray loyalty, creativity, her values of good vs. bad, etc.

Bob