[stylist] philosophical, non-writing related question

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Chris,

Funny, I've had an idea brewing for a story involving a child with
cancer too.

I don't find anything wrong with the Uncle's intentions. And even if a
person were to find out the truth, I don't think it would be super
devistating. No con is being played here, just a well-intentioned Uncle
wanting to desperately do something for a sick niece.

Bridgit

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
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Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 7:45 PM
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Subject: [stylist] philosophical, non-writing related question


Hello,

 

I have a story idea brewing in my head, and  I need  your help seeing
various angles on something. 

 

The scenario is a thirteen year old girl has leukemia.Her uncle wants to
help, but aside from support and pep talks, he doesn't know what to do.
Then he has an inspiration. The girl loves Katie Perry or Justin
Timberlake or Taylor Swift-some pop star. The uncle decides to write a
letter to her as if he were the pop star, saying your uncle contacted me
and I just wanted to reach out and tell you how much I admire you and
want you to get better. and so on.He sends  the letter to a friend in
Los Angeles, who makes up a fake envelope and sends the letter to the
girl so she believes it comes from the pop star.

 

My question: Did the uncle do a good thing? Why?And if you think he did
a wrong thing, why?  

 

I'm looking for different perspectives on this, so I really appreciate
your feedback.

 

Thanks,

 

Chris

 

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