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The Relatable Characters of Dune
31:21 - 36:17 (04:56)
The characters in Dune are relatable despite the intense sci-fi plot, making it an iconic story. The characters’ nuanced views and changing dialogue keep the story fresh.
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The hosts discuss the process of creating language for dialogue and how it has altered their view of communication in general, with a suggestion of turning Gurney Halleck into a rap musician.
31:21 - 32:33 (01:12)
Summary
The hosts discuss the process of creating language for dialogue and how it has altered their view of communication in general, with a suggestion of turning Gurney Halleck into a rap musician.
ChapterThe Relatable Characters of Dune
EpisodeDune: The Duke of Caladan - An Interview w/ Brian Herbert & Kevin Anderson
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The language used in science fiction plays a significant role in a work's staying power, as language and technology rapidly change.
32:33 - 34:19 (01:46)
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The language used in science fiction plays a significant role in a work's staying power, as language and technology rapidly change. By using a formal and medieval language, Dune has endured for a long time, while works that focus on technology often quickly become outdated.
ChapterThe Relatable Characters of Dune
EpisodeDune: The Duke of Caladan - An Interview w/ Brian Herbert & Kevin Anderson
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The characters of Dune are relatable despite the intense sci-fi setting, with nuanced views and human emotions that resonate with audiences.
34:19 - 36:17 (01:57)
Summary
The characters of Dune are relatable despite the intense sci-fi setting, with nuanced views and human emotions that resonate with audiences. Even the villain Baron Harkonnen is less cartoonish in the book than in the movie adaptation.