Putting the spotlight on literary characters, highlighting their best traits and how we can be more like them. Read or monthly features and join the discussion. Share your opinions on each character in the comments.
The holiday season is well and truly on its way. Decorations and lights are appearing on every street, Father Christmas is meeting kids in every other shopping centre, and the frenzy of celebration begins. If you’re feeling a little bit Grinchy or see yourself sympathising with the likes of Ebenezer Scrooge, then read on. We will get you in the Christmas spirit with a lesson in how to be more Buddy the Elf.
With the new ITV adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, Sanditon, we take the opportunity to look back at one of the most memorable Austen characters: Elizabeth Bennet. Landing into the literary world in the 1813 publication of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is a stand-out character, full of zest and vivacity. We break down her best traits to find out how to be more Elizabeth Bennet.
The end of July marks not only the birth of J. K. Rowling and her creation Harry Potter, but also one of the most underrated characters in the Wizarding World: Neville Longbottom. Therefore, this ‘how to be more’ instalment will be celebrating the wonders of Neville, an unlikely hero and an ever-fateful friend.
