Hey! I just figured I'd get my paper claim out there, since everyone else is jumping on the gravy train.
*ahem*
I'm really interested in writing a paper about the death/overthrow of gods. I want to use "Boatman's Holiday" for sure, and I'm pretty certain that I'm going to use "The Weight of Words" and link it to the bible. I would also like to use PRINCESS MONONOKE. I'm trying to focus my thesis on the idea that a god can be destroyed when individuals start their own creations (like in "Boatman" when the guy is able to actually create a paradise in hell and in "Weight" when Mr. Snake Man molds words to create his own world/images/ AND HE KILLS PEOPLE, TOO). I was toying with using some Pratchett, but I'd like to stay away from the 'if you don't believe in them, they die' idea. Some other references would be nice, though, if anyone has any ideas...
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Whooo! Go Casey!!
I think staying away from the "if you don't believe in them, they die" trope is a good idea, Casey -- the theme you're looking at is quite distinct from that.
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