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Nat or Ptolemy

Who's better (in character)

4 Feb 07 - 10:51

Indeed, we may have got bored of him if there was more, but because of his 'short bursts' he seemed all round a more lovable character than Nathaniel, although, Nathaniel did get more likeable at the end of PG.

Ianna Marid

4 Feb 07 - 18:34

He was actually likeable the whole for me, besides the end of GE.

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where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
set Gryffindors apart."

Deleted User Ghul

2 Mar 07 - 19:10

Ptolemy was a much nicer better, more likable character but Nat has more issues and is a better character :afro:

Fred Imp

25 Mar 07 - 08:55

I think Nat was easier to relate to simply because he was human. But barti was waaay funnier!

BlackOpal Mite

3 Apr 07 - 20:23

I actually thought that Ptolemy was a bit arrogant. Not that Natheniel wasn't, but Ptolemy didn't seem as perfect as Bartimeus made him out to be. I just loved Natheniel as a character.

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Apollo Marid

3 Apr 07 - 20:29

I agree.

Ianna Marid

3 Apr 07 - 21:33

I loved Nat and both a person and character.

I don't really think Ptolemy was arrogant, per se just really honest in his abilities. Kind of like Dumbledore.

"You belong in Gryffindor,
where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
set Gryffindors apart."

Apollo Marid

4 Apr 07 - 02:31

Dumbledore can't compare to Ptolemy. I'm sorry, it just breaks the laws of literature.

Ianna Marid

4 Apr 07 - 02:47

Yes, you can.

You can compare certain characteristics of a person. I'm not saying they're excatly alike, but that they both acknowledge their gifts.

"You belong in Gryffindor,
where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
set Gryffindors apart."

Apollo Marid

4 Apr 07 - 22:37

Phew.

Dansariki Higher Spirit

22 Apr 07 - 21:15

lmao that was funny right there....i guess i perfered Ptolemy as a person, but i liked nathaniel better as a character, and i agree with Apollos lit. rules, along with the laws of physics and the 5-second rule, its about as un breakable as can be :P

o0o0o i broke the tie, now its 21-22

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Fenrir396 Mouler

26 Apr 07 - 00:54

I, with all honesty, preferred Natty boy through it all. Ptolemy was awesome and all, but his goodness and naivety bored me after a couple chapters.

Saraneth Mite

29 Apr 07 - 12:24

I´d say Nat. He´s more interesting

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I thought that Ptolemy was little too boring...
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Athena Horla

17 May 07 - 22:46

If Ptolemy was boring it was only because he respected those around him. And Nat makes for a more interesting read if only because he is completely full of himself (in GE at least).

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That will the fairest book deform,
Their tasteless tooth will tear and taint
The poet, patiot,sage or saint,
Nor sparing wit nor learning.
Now, if you'd know the reason why,
The best of reasons I'll supply;
'Tis bread to this poor vermin.

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Kavi Mouler

1 Jun 07 - 00:25

I think I liked Ptolemy for personality more than Nat... especially in GE. But by the end of PG I liked Nat better :D yay for character development!

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Ianna Marid

1 Jun 07 - 00:29

wrote:I, with all honesty, preferred Natty boy through it all. Ptolemy was awesome and all, but his goodness and naivety bored me after a couple chapters.

Something tells me this is a reason why he doesn't have a whole book dedicated to his adventures with Bartimaeus.

"You belong in Gryffindor,
where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
set Gryffindors apart."

Phoenix Utukku

1 Jun 07 - 11:15

Indeed. It would be a very boring book.

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Ianna Marid

1 Jun 07 - 15:39

Mainly cause we already know half of it.

"You belong in Gryffindor,
where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
set Gryffindors apart."