I think as a child I felt uplifted and inspired by tales of children discovering extraordinary talents in extraordinary situations. I don't think I ever worried about a hero being over talented. That academic, sporting, musical and acting potential very often do overlap is perhaps most obvious in children of about 11, before the effects of particular specialisation and training show.
On the other hand, I tended to worry and wonder at the superior courage, kindness, stoicism and honesty of fictional characters.
Although I was a bit shocked by Nicholas's extreme stoicism at school, it does seem that he actually cries more than Nicola. He also gets himself into trouble, whereas Nicola is usually in trouble because of bad luck or her sisters.
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Re: A nit-pick
Date: 2015-05-03 12:54 pm (UTC)On the other hand, I tended to worry and wonder at the superior courage, kindness, stoicism and honesty of fictional characters.
Although I was a bit shocked by Nicholas's extreme stoicism at school, it does seem that he actually cries more than Nicola. He also gets himself into trouble, whereas Nicola is usually in trouble because of bad luck or her sisters.
Mrs Kent