Guide to Writing Mr. Gordo
How to write a believable Gordo
Given that Mr. Gordo has no dialogue whatsoever, and cannot react to his surroundings, it would seem as if writing a stuffed pig as the protagonist is impossible. But this is where a writer can release his/her pure imagination. While there is no established personality for this character, it is up to the writer to give him one. However, it is imperative to remember that Mr. Gordo's main purpose for existence is to represent Buffy Summers' innocence in the world, and to write him accordingly. What could help is to think of him as very child-like himself.
Don'ts for Writing Gordo:
Don't use educated vocabulary. If a child would not know the word,
neither should Mr. Gordo.
Don't use profanity. Remember, Mr. Gordo is 'innocence' in pure
form.
Don't involve him in
adult situations, namely sexual encounters. That's the red
ribboned bear's territory.
Do's for Writing Gordo
Do decide ahead of time if your Mr. Gordo is animated or not. Some
writers prefer to simply have him as an observer. Some would rather he
interact with his surroundings. And still more authors choose to animate
him, but only while no "live" characters are in visual range.
None of these approaches are right or wrong, but a writer must make sure to keep
it consistent throughout the story.
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