Faulkner's male characters are typically preoccupied with ideas of honor and family legacy. They are out in the world trying to make their mark or uphold the family name. In contrast, female characters are often centered around domestic and family matters, but not always in a traditional sense. Some female characters, like Lena Grove in 'Light in August', are on a journey that seems to be a search for a new life, yet they are still bound by the social norms of femininity. Their journey is more about finding a place within the existing social structure rather than breaking free completely like male characters might attempt in the pursuit of their own ideals.
Female characters in Faulkner's novels are often more passive in some ways compared to male characters. For example, Caddy in 'The Sound and the Fury' is more of an object of male desires and family's judgment.
Female characters may be more in tune with emotions. This can play a role in how they approach the mystery. For instance, they might pick up on the emotional undercurrents between suspects more easily. While male characters might rely more on physical evidence or a more logical, step - by - step approach.
Faulkner achieves this by using multiple narrators and shifting perspectives within his works. This gives a more comprehensive and complex view of the story.
Definitely. Female sexual fantasy stories are more likely to incorporate elements of romance and communication. For example, a long, heartfelt conversation leading up to a sexual encounter might be part of a female's fantasy, whereas male fantasies may be more straightforward about the sexual act. Also, female fantasies may involve more complex emotional scenarios, like resolving past relationship issues through sexual intimacy.
They tend to be more in touch with their emotions. In a thriller, for instance, male characters may suppress their feelings to stay focused on the task at hand. But in romance novels, male characters often express love, jealousy, and other emotions quite openly. They might write love letters or be very vocal about their affections.
In 1900 children's novels, the description of magical countries was often more fantastical in a more old - fashioned way. For example, the landscapes in Oz were very vivid but in a rather traditional sense. Modern magical countries in children's novels might blend in more real - world elements, like in some urban fantasy novels where the magical world exists within the normal city.
Many characters in Faulkner's novels are complex. They often struggle with their past, like Quentin in 'The Sound and the Fury'. He is haunted by the family's history and his own sense of guilt.
Offbeat romance novels often deviate from traditional ones in their settings. While traditional romances are often set in contemporary cities or small towns, offbeat ones can be set in post - apocalyptic worlds like in 'The Book of the Unnamed Midwife' which has a love story within a very harsh and different world. The themes are also different. In offbeat romances, it might not be just about pure love, but also about self - discovery, survival, or complex moral issues. And the relationships in offbeat romances can be more complex and less idealized compared to traditional romances.
Unexpected romance novels often break the common tropes. For example, in traditional romance novels, the couple might meet in a very predictable way like at a ball or through a mutual friend. But in unexpected ones, they could meet during a zombie apocalypse or while one is on a solo adventure in a foreign land.
The new Tom Clancy novels often have updated themes and technology. They might incorporate current global issues and advancements that weren't present in the earlier works.
I recommend Twilight Waltz to you. The male and female protagonists are from different races. The female protagonist changes from a human to a vampire. The love story between two different races is compact and has a good ending. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗