The Role Models I Found in Fiction (and What They Showed Me)

About this episode

Luke Bateman discusses the literary role models that have inspired him and the values they represent.

The characters we find in novels may not exist outside of our imaginations - but the values, lessons and examples they provide are real.  From someone that mirrored Luke's own experience, to the kind of parent he hopes he can be in the future, here are some of his favourite literary role models. Who are the characters that have inspired, challenged or changed you? Let Luke know by sending your voice notes to goodbooks@nine.com.au.   Stay connected on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Luke Bateman

Topics covered

• role models
• fiction
• literary characters
• values
• lessons

Keywords

• role models
• fictional characters
• literature
• inspiration
• values

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 9Podcasts

Books & works: novels

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