tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post7161264578497688808..comments2024-03-27T10:02:56.747-04:00Comments on Fiction University: Han Versus Luke – Who’s the Better Hero? Janice Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-48935658098615124892021-06-08T14:23:14.410-04:002021-06-08T14:23:14.410-04:00I've always thought of Han Solo as the hero of...I've always thought of Han Solo as the hero of that story but never thought about why. Thanks for this illuminating article.Ann Henryhttp://www.proseact.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-79690800074865433752017-08-07T20:08:10.253-04:002017-08-07T20:08:10.253-04:00As always, Tiffany writes the right words!! Now wh...As always, Tiffany writes the right words!! Now what am I going to do with my love for Anakin Skywalker?Angelicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613609748021746131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-38947636903982460782012-09-20T21:19:26.003-04:002012-09-20T21:19:26.003-04:00I've always liked Han better. Now I know *exac...I've always liked Han better. Now I know *exactly* why!<br /><br />Luke always made me think of the Elsie Dinsmore books: a boringly perfect hero. The curious thing is that he is, in fact, vulnerable and human. He makes some stupid mistakes, he angsts like crazy...but Han Solo takes everything with attitude.<br /><br />"Laugh it up, fuzzball!"Rachel6https://www.blogger.com/profile/15138745237488029817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-52406194029746841092012-09-20T20:51:41.024-04:002012-09-20T20:51:41.024-04:00Han Solo is why I am a pilot today. I too am a St...Han Solo is why I am a pilot today. I too am a Star Wars geek from way back, thanks for the insightful post!Todd R Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833210960706853909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-30834066031357874032012-09-20T17:48:21.299-04:002012-09-20T17:48:21.299-04:00IMHO, that last point is the one that really matte...IMHO, that last point is the one that really matters. Humor and attitude might make characters more fun to watch, but so do other things like mental illness, a wild imagination, or extreme competence. Now that I think about it, my favorite books have positively dull heroes—but they all change through the course of the story. So, yeah. That's important.Ben Spendlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715176546668792509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-10416833557102931152012-09-20T16:30:19.734-04:002012-09-20T16:30:19.734-04:00But I was heading into Toshi Station to pick up so...But I was heading into Toshi Station to pick up some power converters...That Neil Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282313787969964446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-19080728220344955042012-09-20T12:23:01.233-04:002012-09-20T12:23:01.233-04:00"When was the last time you quoted Luke Skywa..."When was the last time you quoted Luke Skywalker?" Ha! Love this.Kathryn Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270893925385208665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-2355908626946162322012-09-20T11:33:43.053-04:002012-09-20T11:33:43.053-04:00I never thought of it like that, but it's so t...I never thought of it like that, but it's so true. I remember having a Harrison Ford calendar when I was about 13. Took all the pictures out so I could stick them all over my room. Han's such a well-rounded character. Definitely the one who stands out and steals the movies.Heather RQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283245168541151026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-35446103015434831492012-09-20T11:18:27.640-04:002012-09-20T11:18:27.640-04:00You're right, Han is definitely the more quota...You're right, Han is definitely the more quotable. :) When I first watched the movie as a kid, I didn't know if he was trustworthy or not, so it took me longer to warm up to him -but that's not a bad thing. Characters you have to warm up to tend to stick with a person longer than the ones you like right off, no questions asked. :)Chicoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16504144663440678542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-33884456346814196212012-09-20T10:40:30.975-04:002012-09-20T10:40:30.975-04:00Even as a kid when the movie came out, all my frie...Even as a kid when the movie came out, all my friends were swooning over Luke and I was Han Solo all the way. And yes, watching it again, Han is the character that holds up better.Angelica R. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448717076699744259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-37518721389756362022012-09-20T10:19:37.464-04:002012-09-20T10:19:37.464-04:00Love this post! When I watched StarWars as an adul...Love this post! When I watched StarWars as an adult, I realized how whiny Luke was. I love that he grows up over the course of the three movies. But, though he grows powerful, he doesn't have Han's charisma.<br /><br />Han Solo is the spice in the movie, the wild card. He makes it fun and full of tension.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324491231695823916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-82968012066235433142012-09-20T10:04:14.113-04:002012-09-20T10:04:14.113-04:00Amen sister! I've always been a huge Han Solo ...Amen sister! I've always been a huge Han Solo fan. In a way he was the start to the whole "bad boy" hero syndrome for me. ;)Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-63370686130856033152012-09-20T07:51:51.084-04:002012-09-20T07:51:51.084-04:00"When’s the last time you quoted Luke Skywalk..."When’s the last time you quoted Luke Skywalker?"<br /><br />...<br /><br />I've been thinking about this topic for a while, specifically "Designated Protagonist Syndrome", when the supporting cast outshines the "boring" protagonist. This is a further reminder to write about it.chihuahuazerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677672177353350936noreply@blogger.com