Spoiler warning: This post discusses major plot points from all three books in The Hunger Games original trilogy, including character deaths and the ending. If you haven't finished the series, or seen the films, read at your own risk. Katniss Everdeen doesn't behave like a typical hero, and that's precisely why she holds up so … Continue reading The Character Couch – Katniss Everdeen
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The Character Couch – Leslie Knope
Pull up a chair. Today's guest walked in fifteen minutes early, brought a binder, and has already reorganized the waiting room by color-coded folder. She's thrilled to be here. She's also, I'd wager, a little worried this session is going to find something she can't fix with a well-timed breakfast of waffles and whipped cream. … Continue reading The Character Couch – Leslie Knope
The Evolution of Walter White: From Mr. Chips to Scarface
When Vince Gilligan pitched Breaking Bad to AMC, he reportedly described the show's entire arc in one sentence: he wanted to take Mr. Chips and turn him into Scarface. It's a strange comparison on its face. Mr. Chips is the gentle, beloved schoolteacher from the 1934 novel Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Scarface is Tony Montana, a … Continue reading The Evolution of Walter White: From Mr. Chips to Scarface
