Signs Your Fictional Character is a Mary Sue

[author_by_night]

So, guys? There's a problem. Her name is Mary Sue.

She has invaded our shows. Our books. Our movies. It's becoming a real problem.

Below are some signs that a fictional character is a Mary Sue. If you're writing her. stop immediately. If you've come across her, run the other way and DO NOT STOP. At least not until the next episode.

[Poll #2050355]

Comments

[nightfalltwen.livejournal.com]

For me, Mary Sue is only in regards to fanfic. There's a great writeup by Seanan McGuire about Mary and why she cannot exist in her own canon.

She can be poorly written and a terrible character, of course. No question about that. But poorly written doesn't automatically mean MS.

http://seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com/396047.html

[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

What a great essay! I think I remember reading it around the time it was first posted.


She can be poorly written and a terrible character, of course. No question about that. But poorly written doesn't automatically mean MS.

Exactly.