History Analysis / NicholasSparks

* Sparks displays a complex attitude toward dieting and exercise, best summed up in ''Literature/TwoByTwo'' but hinted at in other works. In general, when a character is overly concerned with maintaining their figure, usually demonstrated by avoiding indulgent food and/or regularly visiting the gym, [[IntendedAudienceReaction the reader is meant]] to take this as a sign of {{Vanity}}. On the flip side, when a character scoffs at lighter fare in favor of a hearty meal or sugary snack, we are meant to take this as a sign of a relaxed attitude and lack of self-consciousness. It is also acceptable for their preferred form of exercise to be an outdoor activity, such as running or a water sport. The only circumstance under which a character is ''not'' judged for losing weight through their diet is when they are undergoing too much emotional strain to choke down food. All that said, [[NeverGetsFat no matter how much deep-fried seafood they eat]], very few [[BeautyEqualsGoodness Sparks hero(ine)s]] are more than [[HollywoodPudgy a few pounds overweight]] at any given time; the man is usually a {{Hunk}} and the woman usually has CurvesInAllTheRightPlaces. [[UnkemptBeauty They just can't be shown to put too much effort into looking so good]].

* Sparks displays a complex attitude toward dieting and exercise, best summed up in ''Literature/Two by Two'' but hinted at in other works. In general, when a character is overly concerned with maintaining their figure, usually demonstrated by avoiding indulgent food and/or regularly visiting the gym, [[IntendedAudienceReaction the reader is meant]] to take this as a sign of {{Vanity}}. On the flip side, when a character scoffs at lighter fare in favor of a hearty meal or sugary snack, we are meant to take this as a sign of a relaxed attitude and lack of self-consciousness. It is also acceptable for their preferred form of exercise to be an outdoor activity, such as running or a water sport. The only circumstance under which a character is ''not'' judged for losing weight through their diet is when they are undergoing too much emotional strain to choke down food. All that said, [[NeverGetsFat no matter how much deep-fried seafood they eat]], very few [[BeautyEqualsGoodness Sparks hero(ine)s]] are more than [[HollywoodPudgy a few pounds overweight]] at any given time; the man is usually a {{Hunk}} and the woman usually has CurvesInAllTheRightPlaces. [[UnkemptBeauty They just can't be shown to put too much effort into looking so good]].

* Sparks displays a complex attitude toward dieting and exercise, best summed up in ''Two by Two'' but hinted at in other works. In general, when a character is overly concerned with maintaining their figure, usually demonstrated by avoiding indulgent food and/or regularly visiting the gym, [[IntendedAudienceReaction the reader is meant]] to take this as a sign of {{Vanity}}. On the flip side, when a character scoffs at lighter fare in favor of a hearty meal or sugary snack, we are meant to take this as a sign of a relaxed attitude and lack of self-consciousness. It is also acceptable for their preferred form of exercise to be an outdoor activity, such as running or a water sport. The only circumstance under which a character is ''not'' judged for losing weight through their diet is when they are undergoing too much emotional strain to choke down food. All that said, [[NeverGetsFat no matter how much deep-fried seafood they eat]], very few [[BeautyEqualsGoodness Sparks hero(ine)s]] are more than [[HollywoodPudgy a few pounds overweight]] at any given time; the man is usually a {{Hunk}} and the woman usually has CurvesInAllTheRightPlaces. [[UnkemptBeauty They just can't be shown to put too much effort into looking so good]].