Best Minor Character--Nominations Closed

[Jean]

This thread is for members to nominate characters for the Award for Best Minor Character. In order for a character to be eligible for nomination they must satisfy the definition of a supporting character listed below, and they must be a character from one of Stephen King's published works, including any of his novels, novellas, and short stories. Characters from titles published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman are also eligible.

To nominate a character for this category, simply post your choice in this thread. In order for a character to be placed onto the voting ballot for the Award the nominated character must be seconded and thirded, also in this thread. This is to ensure that we do not have an overly long list of contenders for the Award, and that--by virtue of the nomination process--each character listed on the ballot is guaranteed to have at least something of a following come voting time. Please note that you MUST clearly state in your post that you are seconding or thirding a nomination for it to count. Feel free to deliberate and discuss your choices in this thread.

While you may second or third a nomination more than once, we ask that there be only one new nomination per member.

Minor Character - Any character in a literary work whose contribution is essentially smaller than that of a Supporting Character. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=5852) This way we can hope to do justice to such unforgettable creations of Sai King's superbly multifaceted talent that otherwise might have been eclipsed by other, apparently more significant ones

The distinction is not always obvious, so do not be afraid to nominate in the "wrong" category; there are always mods around who would be happy to move your nominations to where they belong.

[Tiffany]

Edit: Wait...sorry. Lemme think.

[Darkthoughts]

I'd like to nominate John Cullum from the DT series.

[Tiffany]

I'll second John and nominate Gert Kinshaw. I always loved her.

[jayson]

I'd like to nominate John Cullum from the DT series.

Thirded. Easily one of the best minor characters ever.

[Jean]

So far have been nominated (the sign of plus means they have been seconded/thirded etc; color blue means the nominations have been transferred from another thread):

Cort +
Rosalita +
John Cullum +
Gert Kinshaw
Everett Hillman

[Jean]

I second Rosalita and nominate Everett Hillman (Grandpa) from the Tommyknockers

[ManOfWesternesse]

I'd like to nominate Stebbins, from The Long walk. Thought he was a very interesting character.

[Jean]

So far have been nominated (the sign of plus means they have been seconded/thirded etc; color blue means the nominations have been transferred from another thread):

Cort +
Rosalita +
John Cullum +
Gert Kinshaw
Everett Hillman
Stebbins
Pascow

[mae]

Nominating Pascow from Pet Sematary.

[Jean]

added

[gsvec]

Stebbins seconded

[Brice]

I nominate Greta Shaw. :rofl:

[jayson]

I nominate Greta Shaw. :rofl:

That makes me miss Ryan. :lol:

[Brice]

I knew that would bring back memories for a few people. :lol:

[jayson]

Yes, although short-lived, the "Fuck Greta Shaw" period was a fun time. Ah memories. :lol:

I would like to nominate Lady Oriza. Her appearance is very very short, but I love that story and how it impacted on what came after.

[Randall Flagg]

Stebbins thirded.

[LadyHitchhiker]

I would like to nominate Tom Cullen; M-O-O-N, that spells Tom Cullen.

[Jean]

Tom has already been nominated and seconded in Secondary Characters (you can third/fourth him there)

[LadyHitchhiker]

Then can I nominate Nick ANdros?

[Jean]

ditto

I made lists of nominees in all five Characters threads, everyone is very welcome (urged, actually) to have a look before they make a nomination! http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif

[Darkthoughts]

I'll third Rosalita and second Oriza.

Oriza was an awesome character, taking women's lib just that one step further! :lol:

[jayson]

Oriza was an awesome character, taking women's lib just that one step further! :lol:

She reminds me a little bit of Judith from the Old Testament...

...at least inasmuch as they each manage to fool their oppressor into a submissive state and then take his head off.

[Jean]

Liz: I have counted your votes for Nick and Tom in that other thread.

[Jean]

Attention: "1" means the character hasn't been seconded yet.

Cort 3
Rosalita 3
John Cullum 3
Gert Kinshaw 1
Everett Hillman 1
Stebbins 3
Pascow 1
Greta Shaw 1
Lady Oriza 2

[Aaron]

Wouldn't Stebbins be a Supporting Character rather than minor? I mean, I know that The Long Walk wasnt a long book, but Stebbins was a rather large factor in the outcome of the novel.

[The Lady of Shadows]

second greta and gert (can i second two people?).

and i agree with aaron about stebbins. just for the record.

[Jean]

will attend to all that in the morning

[astifledchance]

I second Gert Kinshaw and would like to nominate Carla Goldsmith (Frannie's mom) from The Stand. She's so much fun to hate..and you can't help but feel sorry for her at the same time :)

[Jean]

Attention: "1" means the character hasn't been seconded yet.

Cort 3
Rosalita 3
John Cullum 3
Gert Kinshaw 3
Everett Hillman 1
Pascow 1
Greta Shaw 2
Lady Oriza 2

[Jean]

Stebbins moved to Secondary, other amendments made except (so far) this one:

astifledchance: maybe Frannie's mother should go to minor Antagonists? She looked a real bitch to me.

[astifledchance]

Oh gee I didn't even see that category. Sure let's move her there :)

[stone, rose, unfound door]

I nominate McVries from The Long Walk. He was so much more interesting than Garraty to me !

[ManOfWesternesse]

I second McVries.
Though since Stebbins was moved to 'Supporting', (I'm not sure about that one), I don't know if McVries will stay here either?

[Heather19]

and I'll third McVries for wherever he may go

[Jean]

he will absolutely go to Secondary (tomorrow morning); would go to Protagonists if I could fit him there, since he is one of my favorite characters ever.

[samantha]

I would like to nominate Henry Bowers from It. For some reason, he scares me more than Pennywise.

I'm kinda new to posting so please don't shoot me if he is already been nominated :)

[jayson]

I think that Henry Bowers has been nominated in the Best Minor Antagonist category, but I am sure Jean will double check and if so, I'm sure he'll add your choice of Henry to the count. He's definitely a good choice. :)

[samantha]

Okay, let me try again.
I'll nominate Eddie Corcoran from It. I was pretty disturbed by his stepfather's abuse. I was hoping that the Loser would rescue him....

[Jean]

Attention: "1" means the character hasn't been seconded yet.

Cort 3
Rosalita 3
John Cullum 3
Gert Kinshaw 3
Everett Hillman 1
Pascow 1
Greta Shaw 2
Lady Oriza 2
Eddie Corcoran 1

[Jean]

I have counted another vote for Bowers in Minor Antagonists

[ksmithcats]

I'm very fond of Dick Hallorann and would like to nominate him.

[ladysai]

I'm very fond of Dick Hallorann and would like to nominate him.

Good call!!

I'll second Mr. Hallorann.
:)

[Jean]

Attention: "1" means the character hasn't been seconded yet.

Cort 3
Rosalita 3
John Cullum 3
Gert Kinshaw 3
Everett Hillman 1
Pascow 1
Greta Shaw 2
Lady Oriza 2
Eddie Corcoran 1
Dick Hallorann 3

[Heather19]

I'll third Mr. Hallorann

[Aaron]

Nominations for this category close on 12/07.

[Aaron]

Nominations for this category are closed.