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Nick's avatar

As a 19 year old who is currently trying to figure out a direction for my life, this hit hard. Amazing writing, thank you.

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B. Danger Roos's avatar

Absolutely, you are quite welcome! I am writing as a similar young someone simply “figuring it out” and I’m just glad my writing has reached who I wanted it to reach. If you don’t mind, share it with your friends if you think they’d get something out of it. Danke.

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Desert Surfer's avatar

I was 14 years old when legends of the fall came out, and it has been my all-time favorite film. Something about it, even at that young age resonated with me, most likely due to the thirst for adventure. I recommend reading the novel as well, it is epic.

At 18, I set out on my own adventure, although not quite like what Tristan did, though I wish I had, and I still regret not having done so to the extent that I wanted. But I saw enough and experienced enough to grow into a proper man and shed the wolf cloak (somewhat). I don't know if it's possible (or feasible) for a man to truly ever be rid of the wolf (or bear) that's inside of him.

In comparing fictional characters however, at the suggestion of my wife, I reluctantly watched the series Outlanders with her which, to my surprise has actually turned out to be quite good. The main character, James Fraser starts out similarly to Tristan, going on many extreme adventures, but unlike Tristan always come back to his wife, fights for her honor, as well as his family's and community.

When I asked my wife which man she preferred, of course, without hesitation, she chose James Fraser. At 44 years of age today, it's easy to understand why, and having gone through what I have in life, and now being fortunate enough to have an amazing wife and family, I would choose to be him over Tristan as well.

Although Tristan got what he ultimately longed for "a good death," his life as a whole, although adventurous, was tragic, because of the choices he made and those that he lost.

Granted, we will all lose loved ones in our lifetime, and will experience many tragedies. But, as you alluded to in your fantastic essay...try to live a life of adventure, without alienating and/or hurting the ones you love, so that you can hopefully return to the world, be surrounded by those you love, and live a good life. And hopefully still one day, receive "a good death."

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Jenn's avatar

Wow. Just incredible. Very enjoyable read. Thank you.

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Mark Too's avatar

This is just incredible writing. The point is good, but the writing sold it. Thank you.

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Alison Bull's avatar

Incredible essay. Thank you. It made my day.

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B. Danger Roos's avatar

Why that is awfully kind of you, thank you!

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Amelie Galbraith's avatar

Not too shabby

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Obsidian Blackbird.'s avatar

I liked that and now see why you are reading my stories ahaha.

Of wolves and men brother.

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B. Danger Roos's avatar

Well, thank you! You're writing is quite relatable (...and... you seem to love ellipses... these "..." things... just as much... as I do...) and its pretty similar to the kinds of stories I would expect from my Dad- misadventures with some lesson about life in there.

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Claudine Notacat's avatar

Only halfway through so far, but this is very good.

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Claudine Notacat's avatar

Finished. Wonderful. Sharing.

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B. Danger Roos's avatar

Danke

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