Originally posted by Anuna
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For me it was harder to write her in fanfiction, but I think I improved. The tricky part is achieving a strong female who isn't afraid of caring and asking for help. She is a such fine line to walk and it's easy to succumb to stereotypes when writing female characters.
For me he is easier because of the soul wounded quality. I am trained to read through people with problems. Yes, Elizabeth has issues too, but not as big as John's. I can imagine her growing up in stable and happy family, whereas him.... hmmmmm. There had to be something and fans usually connect his character to his father we actually know nothing about. But it's a good choice, nothing can screw you up like parent of the same sex; because kids usually look up to them.
EDIT: oh by the way I forgot to tell you guys - it's OT but it's hilarious so I want you to know. I have to give a lecture on emotional intelligence. EQ includes many skills, people skills among them. I think I'll turn Rodney into teaching material (to show what is NOT EQ and people skills). Do you have any John or Elizabeth moment to suggest, to add it to my examples? (kids love movie or TV show clips)
Now tell me I aint fun teacher!
For me he is easier because of the soul wounded quality. I am trained to read through people with problems. Yes, Elizabeth has issues too, but not as big as John's. I can imagine her growing up in stable and happy family, whereas him.... hmmmmm. There had to be something and fans usually connect his character to his father we actually know nothing about. But it's a good choice, nothing can screw you up like parent of the same sex; because kids usually look up to them.
EDIT: oh by the way I forgot to tell you guys - it's OT but it's hilarious so I want you to know. I have to give a lecture on emotional intelligence. EQ includes many skills, people skills among them. I think I'll turn Rodney into teaching material (to show what is NOT EQ and people skills). Do you have any John or Elizabeth moment to suggest, to add it to my examples? (kids love movie or TV show clips)
Now tell me I aint fun teacher!I couldn't really relate to her though when I started watching the show, but I found I could really relate to John on an emotional level. It took fandom for me to really appreciate Elizabeth as I do now.
I hope you'll enjoy those fics. I do. I read some of them couple of times 
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