a. What initially prompted me to like the character enough to write about him/her.
Murphy didn't register on my radar much at first. I was too busy being in love with Harry to notice her and I was disappointed that she and Harry didn't have the same friendship they have in the books. TV!Murphy is more of an obstacle in Harry's way than a partner in helping solve his problems. I think they mentioned this in the Rules of Engagement commentary - it wasn't MEANT to be a 'buddy' show originally, then Murphy became more important. Once I saw What About Bob? and was given context for her fear of what Harry can do, I enjoyed her character much more. I think featherjean's Harry/Murphy fics really made me see her in a different light as well. So...I think it was just me trying to hash her out to write her properly in my stories that made me like her enough to give her her own time.
b. One of his/her best traits.
Murphy's best trait is definitely her sense of right and wrong. She's a cop, she's THE cop, and nothing is going to get in the way of her doing her job. She doesn't take any crap from anyone and she would bend the rules a little to make sure justice is served.
c. One of his/her worst traits.
Denial. I'm sure Harry wants to bash his head against the wall sometimes with dealing with her. I understand where the denial comes from, but it isn't helping her do her job any better.
d. How easy/difficult I find it to write the character.
Murphy comes and goes for me, depending on the situation. When I write her from Harry's POV, she's harder to manage because she's putting up a front for him. So what she says and what she actually means are two different things, so sometimes you have to make her the bitch without context for it, because Harry doesn't know what she's thinking. When I write from Murphy's POV, it's much easier, because I can put her thoughts on the page and explain her better. Plus, I enjoy writing Harry as seen from the outside and Murphy's the best spectator for that.
e. The story/chapter/paragraph/phrase where I feel that I truly captured the character.
I'm quite proud of Pas de Deux (http://awanderingbard.livejournal.com/9083.html). :D
f. My plans (if any) to write the character in the near future.
Harry needs a Murphy, so she'll definitely be around for awhile still.
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Date: 2007-09-09 03:34 am (UTC)Murphy didn't register on my radar much at first. I was too busy being in love with Harry to notice her and I was disappointed that she and Harry didn't have the same friendship they have in the books. TV!Murphy is more of an obstacle in Harry's way than a partner in helping solve his problems. I think they mentioned this in the Rules of Engagement commentary - it wasn't MEANT to be a 'buddy' show originally, then Murphy became more important. Once I saw What About Bob? and was given context for her fear of what Harry can do, I enjoyed her character much more. I think
b. One of his/her best traits.
Murphy's best trait is definitely her sense of right and wrong. She's a cop, she's THE cop, and nothing is going to get in the way of her doing her job. She doesn't take any crap from anyone and she would bend the rules a little to make sure justice is served.
c. One of his/her worst traits.
Denial. I'm sure Harry wants to bash his head against the wall sometimes with dealing with her. I understand where the denial comes from, but it isn't helping her do her job any better.
d. How easy/difficult I find it to write the character.
Murphy comes and goes for me, depending on the situation. When I write her from Harry's POV, she's harder to manage because she's putting up a front for him. So what she says and what she actually means are two different things, so sometimes you have to make her the bitch without context for it, because Harry doesn't know what she's thinking. When I write from Murphy's POV, it's much easier, because I can put her thoughts on the page and explain her better. Plus, I enjoy writing Harry as seen from the outside and Murphy's the best spectator for that.
e. The story/chapter/paragraph/phrase where I feel that I truly captured the character.
I'm quite proud of Pas de Deux (http://awanderingbard.livejournal.com/9083.html). :D
f. My plans (if any) to write the character in the near future.
Harry needs a Murphy, so she'll definitely be around for awhile still.