tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209934041722758958.post8811896461468671876..comments2024-02-08T17:07:31.609-06:00Comments on Journeys with Jana: Mary Patterson Thornburg: Clothes Make the CharacterJana Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209934041722758958.post-27457611515429166262016-12-05T09:01:42.458-06:002016-12-05T09:01:42.458-06:00Thanks, Karyn! Yes, I think it works in fiction th...Thanks, Karyn! Yes, I think it works in fiction the same way it works in visual media. We watched the film "Jaws" a couple of days ago & I was struck by the power of the moment when the woman whose child had been attacked stepped into the scene dressed in black mourning. It was a turning point for the plot before any character said a word!Miki Thornburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159853406896364750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209934041722758958.post-72746198986185072132016-11-28T12:44:02.329-06:002016-11-28T12:44:02.329-06:00Hi Karyn! I think clothing choice says a lot about...Hi Karyn! I think clothing choice says a lot about a character, just as it says a lot about a real, live person. The way we dress, and the care we take in our clothing choices says a lot about the way we feel about ourselves. I learned that on "What Not to Wear!"Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209934041722758958.post-79355514145293252462016-11-28T12:41:07.770-06:002016-11-28T12:41:07.770-06:00Thanks for being here, Mary. I always love your th...Thanks for being here, Mary. I always love your thoughtful, insightful pieces. Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209934041722758958.post-45489207979107349662016-11-28T10:36:16.793-06:002016-11-28T10:36:16.793-06:00Very interesting post, Mary!! I love using clothin...Very interesting post, Mary!! I love using clothing as a chance to show growth, or a change in character, or just to underline personality. Colour choice and clothing style can often be symbolic of themes, etc.Karyn Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137027268568162257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209934041722758958.post-40691436595977072412016-11-28T05:46:59.581-06:002016-11-28T05:46:59.581-06:00Jana! Thanks so much for having me on your blog to...Jana! Thanks so much for having me on your blog today -- it's been fun!Miki Thornburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159853406896364750noreply@blogger.com