Tag Archives: ethics

Poetry Day: Death Sentence Hypocrisy

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I wrote this one after reading about an animal getting put down.  It had attacked a human that had climbed into its enclosure.  It made me think about how an animal that attacks people gets put down so easily, but … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Character Code Consistency?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You ever read a story and the character does something that seems out of place?  Maybe the noble hero flat out killed someone for insulting him.  Perhaps the villain laid waste to an entire town and left the school alone … Continue reading →

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Morality and Fiction

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I might run the risk of getting into trouble here, but it’s something that I want to write about.  Morals and ethics within a fantasy setting are an interesting pitfall.  The nuances of these categories differ among groups and individuals.  … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Betrayal in Writing

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Another topic that Misha Burnett suggested was writing about the ‘Betrayal’ scenes that happen a lot.  This is a tough subject because it has been done very often.  There are many opinions on this, so I’m not spouting gospel here.  … Continue reading →

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