Pick
a book or story and imagine it in a new genre. For example, what would
Oliver Twist be like if it was a sci-fi novel. Would Fagin have been a
robot? Do you prefer you new creation or the original?
Let me just say I am in love with this topic.
So in love, in fact, that my brain broke and I couldn't figure out how to answer it.
But I have found my answer at last. And it is this...
meets this...
the dragon Kilgharrah from Merlin |
I think Wuthering Heights re-envisioned as a high fantasy with DRAGONS would be bossypants. Heathcliff wouldn't be some gypsy dude, but a DRAGONMASTER. And this would be a SECRET. Because in the country of Wuthering Heights, DRAGONS are the ENEMY. They are the uber-smart and terrifying beasts who threaten humankind. They must be slain at all costs. So when Heathcliff hides his DRAGON from the judgmental, posh family who's taken him in as their own, he forms an unexpected bond with the one person who understands him: Cathy.
Why? Because Cathy is a SECRET DRAGONOLOGIST. She's researched all there is to know about DRAGONS and she's convinced they're not the enemy, but she's never seen one in real life. So Heathcliff introduces her to his DRAGON. They all get along. Cathy and Heathcliff fall in love. But they can't be together because Heathcliff hates her family and what she's bound to become if she remains with them and drama drama drama.
I'd totally read that.
As long as the DRAGON gets to roast Mr. Lockwood.
Because obviously.
A huge thanks to Margie for the topic! Make sure you check out Cole's post, and stay tuned for Margie's tomorrow!
Neat! I would totally read that too.
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHHH I HATE WUTHERING HEIGHTS BUT I WOULD SO READ IT WITH DRAGONS.
ReplyDeleteBAHAHAHAHA ohhhh my gosh this is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWuthering Heights would have been much better with dragons!
ReplyDeleteI'm probably the only person who has not read WH. If I do it now, though, I'll keep envisioning it with dragons. But maybe that's for the better? :-)
ReplyDeleteWH with dragons? That would be so awesome!!!!
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