Um, I get that. I am not objecting to the death in story terms. I would probably not have written it that way, but then as everybody knows I am a dull and pedestrian writer whose stories are so free of drama and excitement that they can even be safely read to people over 21.
What I am objecting to is the metaphorical dancing on the character's grave on the part of some of the readership, and the general attitude that any individual's death, real or fictional, might be desirable. In the heat of passion it might be understandable, but not at any other time.
I know about eucatastrophe. Mine died, but then I never watered it properly. But see Gandalf on the subject of death and life and who deserves what for Tolkien's take on the attitude I'm on about.
Re: Two cents' worth
What I am objecting to is the metaphorical dancing on the character's grave on the part of some of the readership, and the general attitude that any individual's death, real or fictional, might be desirable. In the heat of passion it might be understandable, but not at any other time.
I know about eucatastrophe. Mine died, but then I never watered it properly. But see Gandalf on the subject of death and life and who deserves what for Tolkien's take on the attitude I'm on about.