Comments on: Writing Exercise: Body Modification http://wordwyrd.wordpress.com/2008/08/21/writing-exercise-body-modification/ writing about writing Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:59:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ken Kiser http://wordwyrd.wordpress.com/2008/08/21/writing-exercise-body-modification/#comment-37 Ken Kiser Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:54:45 +0000 http://wordwyrd.wordpress.com/?p=150#comment-37 I thought I was the only one who considered such details. I make mention of a scarring tradition by a group of soldiers in my novel. I felt that even though it had zero importance to the central plot, it added a lot of realistic depth to that local culture. Nice article as usual. :) <strong><em>I think using body modification in fiction can add a lot to characterization if it's done well. One of my favorite characters of all time is especially recognizable because of her tattoo -- the Lady DeWinter in Dumas' </em>The Three Musketeers<em> has the fleurs-de-lis, as the mark of a criminal. Thanks for the comment!</em> I thought I was the only one who considered such details. I make mention of a scarring tradition by a group of soldiers in my novel. I felt that even though it had zero importance to the central plot, it added a lot of realistic depth to that local culture.

Nice article as usual. :)

I think using body modification in fiction can add a lot to characterization if it’s done well. One of my favorite characters of all time is especially recognizable because of her tattoo — the Lady DeWinter in Dumas’ The Three Musketeers has the fleurs-de-lis, as the mark of a criminal. Thanks for the comment!

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