by Guest » August 15th, 2007, 6:20 pm
When biblical stories are depicted in art (paintings, drama, etc.) I have no problems with an expansion of the story to include things that might have happened. For instance, there is no mention of a donkey in Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, but Mary certainly might have ridden one. I have a greater problem with an expansion of the story to include things that probably or definitely did not happen such as the wisemen showing up at the stable for Jesus' birth. My greatest problem is with additions that change the essential essence of a character, such as some of the characterizations of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.
For fictional stories, I'll of course give even greater leeway on things that might have happened (Eowyn and Aragorn crossing swords in Two Towers), and even some leeway on things that definitely didn't happen that way (one of the Helms Deep defenders shooting first rather than an orc as it is in the book). But I still have a problem with the essential essence of a character being changed (such as Faromir in Two Towers).
All that being said, I have no problem with flirtation between Caspian and Susan.
1. It might have happened
2. We know nothing will come of it
3. It doesn't change the plot of the story
4. It certainly seems to fit in with the essence of Susan's character
5. Caspian is a normal young man, and an attraction to Susan would be natural. Heck, I'm 43 and married and even I'd sneak a peek in her direction if she was teaching me about the crossbow.
- Dan -