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Today I'm going to discuss one series of books that played a big part in getting me interested in literature: the Redwall series. The books by Brian Jacques, where anthropomorphic animals go on exciting and heartbreaking adventures, made a big impact on small CS Voll.
The Redwall series is fantasy but it always felt grounded, with just a hint of mysticism. In fact, it didn't feel as far fetched-if animals really talked and walked bipedally then the world could've been like it is in the books. I think that is all due to the sensitive and heartfelt writing of the author, who endowed each character with unique affectations. Each species also has unique accents and speech patterns that are usually based on the many accents found in the British Isles. Hares speak in old British military lingo whereas the mice speak in Standard English. This creates a nice dynamic and variety in speech patterns that are irritating to some, but fun for fans of the series.
These species based dialects aren't set in stone though, as some vermin, for example, speak Standard English (a lot of the vermin usually spoke with a Cockney accent). These were usually the vermin that rose to prominent roles. As such, the dialects reflect the backgrounds of the different characters.
Although the hero characters in Redwall books were usually mice, the martial badgers were the ones that stole the show for me. Both male and female badgers are fearsome fighters, and they ruled from the mountain Salamandastron.
The Redwall books inspired many people from around the world. What are some of your fondest memories. Feel free to comment and share!
Today I'm going to discuss one series of books that played a big part in getting me interested in literature: the Redwall series. The books by Brian Jacques, where anthropomorphic animals go on exciting and heartbreaking adventures, made a big impact on small CS Voll.
The Redwall series is fantasy but it always felt grounded, with just a hint of mysticism. In fact, it didn't feel as far fetched-if animals really talked and walked bipedally then the world could've been like it is in the books. I think that is all due to the sensitive and heartfelt writing of the author, who endowed each character with unique affectations. Each species also has unique accents and speech patterns that are usually based on the many accents found in the British Isles. Hares speak in old British military lingo whereas the mice speak in Standard English. This creates a nice dynamic and variety in speech patterns that are irritating to some, but fun for fans of the series.
These species based dialects aren't set in stone though, as some vermin, for example, speak Standard English (a lot of the vermin usually spoke with a Cockney accent). These were usually the vermin that rose to prominent roles. As such, the dialects reflect the backgrounds of the different characters.
Although the hero characters in Redwall books were usually mice, the martial badgers were the ones that stole the show for me. Both male and female badgers are fearsome fighters, and they ruled from the mountain Salamandastron.
The Redwall books inspired many people from around the world. What are some of your fondest memories. Feel free to comment and share!
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