tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post7306477174341644287..comments2024-03-28T10:58:58.581-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: CHARACTERS IN CRISISJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-28040721716810762772010-07-15T10:01:16.615-04:002010-07-15T10:01:16.615-04:00When I was teaching, I was amazed at the strength ...When I was teaching, I was amazed at the strength many of my students exhibited. With difficult home lives, families falling apart, they continued to attend school, participate in class, turn in work on time, and do it all with dignity. I often wondered what kept them going.<br /><br />As a beginning writer, I had difficulty putting obstacles in my protagonist's way. I wanted to reassure her that she didn't have to worry. I still have to remind myself that she's tough and can take whatever I throw at her. Thanks for reminding me that crises are important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com