2006-06-20 14:05:06 · 3 answers · asked by dkahlona 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
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You can always reword a sentence you find difficult: "On Mary's and my behalf"; "On Mary's behalf and mine", etc. Usually it's a good rule to discard "myself" - it can sound pompous and unnecessary. A lot of other people have a good rule to work by: take out the other person and see how it sounds:"John took a picture of Mary and I" is incorrect when you say: "John took a picture of I". And you don't need the "myself" - "John took a picture of Mary and myself" should be simply: "John took a picture of Mary and me". "Myself" works in, for example, "John thinks roses are lovely; Mary does not. I, myself, think they are all right".
Grammar does not change in the English-speaking world, whereas slang and colloquialisms do. It would be silly to announce yourself correctly saying:"It is I!" Therefore the incorrect "It's me!" will be quite acceptable!
A lot of people have trouble with the cringingly awful "Between you and I" - no! It's "Between you and me"! I have even seen, in a fairly reputable publication:"Me and him went to the shops..."
So, me is/am signing off now...
2006-06-21 02:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, a Mary Sue character, in general, isn't as you describe. A Mary Sue character tends to be right about everything, and, furthermore does not have to give any effort. In other words, a prodigy is more of a Mary Sue than a hard worker is. Anyway. Mary Sues tend to be generic, extremely similar characters. Characters tend to be defined by their failures, and it's hard have failures when you are perfect in every way. Furthermore, as Mary Sues tend to be perfect in every way, they have nowhere left to grow. Stories are defined by character growth (or the atmosphere/plot), so it's kind of hard to make the writing not seem flat and amateurish. However, some writers have probably made successful Mary Sues, generally giving them a fundamental character flaw (Gilgamesh had Pride, for example. So did Odysseus, really. And about every other ancient Hero.) Undying determination is NOT a Mary Sue trait, and the character you describe actually has some potential, but it is impossible to make a judgement on a character without knowing his objectives or personality, and you really give neither. However, remember that odd, unpronouncable names are indeed Mary Sue traits, so you may want to get rid of ZaXo (What's with that capitilization, anyway), unless it's a nickname or everyone in the setting has a name like that. Furthermore, not being happy and calm all the time isn't a character flaw at all. Okay, and now I have a question. How is loving the concept of dying prematurely a fear? In the end, if you think you can make this character work properly, then go for it. But I think that you should rethink him just a bit if you want him to be a good, balanced character. I mean, if he has no flaws, it's still possible for him to be a good character if he has the right relationships, as other character relationships tend to warp the character to meet them. Mary Sues tend to be generic, but can be good characters if pulled off correctly-it's just exponentially harder. But when you reach the point that you have to rationalize a character by saying that he isn't ALWAYS successful and he isn't all that realistic, you may want to change a bit. Also, I almost forgot to add this, but try reading up on the TvTropesWiki. Seriously. It may help your writing a lot
2016-03-19 03:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Behalf Of Myself
2016-11-01 11:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On behalf of Mary and Myself is the correct answer.
2006-06-20 14:16:26 · answer #4 · answered by ticastyle_16 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
on behalf of myself and Mary. when in doubt always think about it without the other person. would say on behalf of me or on my behalf. hope that helps
2006-06-20 14:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by *§•♥•AnGeLa•♥•§* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the other person's name and determine the correct pronoun to use.
Would you say, "On behalf of me" or "On behalf of myself"?
Mary and me went to the store. Me went to the store, or I went to the store?
Join Mary and me for breakfast. Join me for breakfast or Join I for breakfast?
2006-06-20 14:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by pamspraises 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mary and I
2006-06-20 14:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by kallie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on behalf of mary and i
2006-06-20 14:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by rjekqlw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Canada we address it Mary and I
2006-06-20 14:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by lormck7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking it should be "Mary and I", but it doesn't SOUND correct.
2006-06-20 14:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by dhmobil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋