In "Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin, Catelyn Stark gives what turns out to be (spoilers ahead!) spetacularily bad advice to her husband, Ned Stark. Her bad advice, and his taking of it, spur the plot of the whole novel. This got me thinking about advice and romance novels.
How is advice used to develop the relationship between the hero and heroine? I can think of two ways primarily. One: the heroine gives wonderful advice to the hero and he comes to rely on her and love grows from the action. Two: the heroine gives advice to the hero and things go wrong, causing the hero to doubt the heroine, advice becomes an impediment to love.
I think it works in the reverse too...except in many romance novels, its not so much advice the hero gives as commands, which is a different subject entirely....
Advice by its very nature is used voluntarily. The hero is free to take it or not, as he chooses. How he handles advisement can tell you loads about the character and the state of the relationship.
In the example of the Starks above, Ned takes bad advice from his wife, even though instinctivly, he knows its not the right choice for him. The scene shows how much he respects and trusts her as well as the state of their relationship.
So what do you think? Any great romance heroes you can think of, willing to take advice?
How is advice used to develop the relationship between the hero and heroine? I can think of two ways primarily. One: the heroine gives wonderful advice to the hero and he comes to rely on her and love grows from the action. Two: the heroine gives advice to the hero and things go wrong, causing the hero to doubt the heroine, advice becomes an impediment to love.
I think it works in the reverse too...except in many romance novels, its not so much advice the hero gives as commands, which is a different subject entirely....
Advice by its very nature is used voluntarily. The hero is free to take it or not, as he chooses. How he handles advisement can tell you loads about the character and the state of the relationship.
In the example of the Starks above, Ned takes bad advice from his wife, even though instinctivly, he knows its not the right choice for him. The scene shows how much he respects and trusts her as well as the state of their relationship.
So what do you think? Any great romance heroes you can think of, willing to take advice?
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