Ah, that was nice. Sometimes you just have to think for a bit. Anyway, I now take a moment to complain about the lack of morality in today's literature.
Many works out there, no matter how enthralling or well-told, are severely lacking in this department. There are ceaseless acts of petty revenge, people behaving selfishly in relationships, meaningless flings, power struggles with no clear champion or noble hero, and people in general doing the wrong things for the even 'wronger' reasons.
I can't help but ask, "Why?" Do people really see no redemption for humanity, or is this simply how humanity is viewed nowadays. Whatever happened to the selfless actions of Robin Hood or Luke Skywalker? Where is the mighty heroism of Beowulf (not the selfish character from the movie) or Achilles? Where are the Narnias, Wonderlands, and Phantom Tollbooths that make our protagonists better people?
It is my fervent hope that they are not gone. True, selfless heroism can be saved. I'm writing a story on it; try picking it up some time. Yes, this whole thing was just a plug for my book, but it doesn't make my argument any less poignant or my concern any less real.
A new generation needs its true heroes. Where are they?
Nadon-Kesh, the floor is yours (that's my main character, btw).
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