Writing Dead Characters

[deird_lj]

In this post on gabrielleabelle's LJ, I was intrigued by this snippet of conversation:

angearia - "See, I'm happy that he's back. I want Spike alive (undead) and out there causing havoc as a bad, rude man."

gabrielleabelle - "Ah, but that's what fanfic is for! I have no doubt that if Spike's arc had ended (in canon) with Chosen, fanfic writers would still be writing happy, fluffy post-series Spuffy stories. We're just creative like that. :)"


Which I found interesting, because I wouldn't be nearly as likely to write post-series Spike fic if he'd stayed dead. I just wouldn't see it the same way.

So, I have made a mini poll, to see what others think...



[Poll #1513832]


Questions? Comments?

Comments

[beer-good-foamy.livejournal.com]

It doesn't matter if I'm reading a fic where they're alive and well. My knowledge of them is that they're dead and they're not coming back from that.

Very well put. Now, next time someone asks me why Warren never dying or Cordelia having an open line to Angel matters, I'll just point them to this... ;-) Nah.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

I'm not exactly jumping for joy over the Warren thing. I fail to see what good he's brought to the mix, but I'm still holding out hope for a Willow & Andrew vs. Warren & Amy showdown... which I suspect is coming.

As for Cordy, I think it was a waste how she was used in AtF. I personally think her "off ramp" is being in heaven. It's what she deserves.