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How does Marx contribute to the creative process with Sam and Sadie? In your opinion, what does his participation suggest about the various ways one can participate in art beyond being an artist?

Created: 03/30/23

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davinamw

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How does Marx contribute to the creative process with Sam and Sadie? In your opinion, what does his participation suggest about the various ways one can participate in art beyond being an artist?

Marx's main creative role is as an actor, which is limited to his time in college. How do you think he continues to contribute to the creative process with Sam and Sadie—as producer, muse, organizer, and more? In your opinion, what does his participation suggest about the various ways one can participate in art beyond being an artist?


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laurap

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RE: How does Marx contribute to the ...

Marx is the logistics guy. He makes it possible for Sadie and Sam to do their work by being sure they have what they needed. His creative energy is used in acts of anticipation - knowing what they need before they do, or at least before they need it.


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cathyoc

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Both Sam and Sadie have fragile egos and are not practical in many ways. Marx was the man who let them soar by taking care of the day to day problems for them. He provided the capital to get them started and looked out for them. I think the fact that he was also developing other creative pairs shows how in-tune Marx was to what made good games. By providing a company that found and supported creative people, Marx was very instrumental in the art of gaming.


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Maggie

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Marx was the link that kept the company going. He was the business guy and also the loving friend.


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Tired Bookreader

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Being a person with no discernible talent, there is huge value in the ability to take responsibilities that need addressing off the backs of true artists. Even being a cheerleader is a comfort and resource for the actors/painters/dancers, etc. If you talent is to be a gamer and just putting it together takes hours and hours every day, how wonderful there is someone to ensure your platform exists.


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LS

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Marx was my favorite character. He handled all the behind the scenes tasks that had to be done for his friends to thrive and all without drawing any attention to himself. In college he made Sam's life a little easier by anticipating his needs, also keeping Sam's grandfather in the loop as to how Sam was doing. Marx did the same for Sadie when she and Sam began working together on Ichigo. Then when they formed the company he kept it running smoothly so that Sam, Sadie and all the staff could excel at their individual talents. Marx had a true gift, giving of himself for the benefit of others. No one had any idea how much he contributed until after he died. I appreciated the fact that Sam finally understood the depth of Marx's love and support.


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robertaw

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In my experience most artists are understandably not great business people. Every artist needs a Marx to keep them grounded in reality and also to allow the artist to soar without having to deal with minutiae.


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jos

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Marx was the Maestro, the Chef de Cuisine his artistic talent was to bring the art the artist and the platform together so the art could take center stage. He was a master of personality and friendship but also of the logistics of creativity. He was incredibly talented and successful in his career but also with his relationships with friends


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cindyb

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Marx had the ability to keep the project going and get it over the finish line. Max organized the work flow, provided financing, set up their LLC, and kept Sadie and Sam fed and their work area organized. Marx also tested the game and provided critical feedback. He provided them with excellent suggestions for improving the game and provided a title for the game. He was both their cheerleader and business coordinator. Marx was selfless in many of his actions. It bothered me that Sadie did not seem to appreciate all the things that Marx was doing for them as they developed their game.


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terriej

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Marx was able to keep the project going. He wasn't the creative mind...Sam and Sadie were. They were able to concentrate on the game and not the administrative work.


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mali

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Marx took care of everything in the business so Sadie and Sam could focus on the creative side. I don’t think those two would have been able to launch their business without Marx.


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rebeccar

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Marx was "artistic" with business and words (like thinking up a game title), and he provided necessary financial backing. A good analogy are the scholarships available for promising students who would otherwise not be able to attend college. Some people can have artistic ideas and good suggestions but do not have the artistic eye to bring an idea to fulfillment. Marx was dedicated to the overall project


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mceacd

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Marx was amazing. He essentially dedicated his entire life to Sadie’s goals and to Sam’s well-being. Marx made it possible for them to become successful. Marx’s ‘art’ was making things happen. He was the most admirable of the characters.


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mariont

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Marx made sure that both Sadie and Sam had everything they needed to be creative and have the time to write. Without Marx I don't think that they would have been able to accomplish all that they did because time would have been spent on the day to day tasks.


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tswaine

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Marx was the business guy and Sadie and Sam were the creative part. Marx let Sam and Sadie make the games and he held the business together. He was there when they needed to discuss ideas. He handled all the day to day things so Sadie and Sam could focus on the games.


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ilenem

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Behind all artists are people who support, encourage and enable the artists to create. That is Marx's role in this story.


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Stephanie

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Marx was also my favorite character. The author gave him an immense amount of self-confidence and lack of ego in order for him to do so much of the work and get so little of the credit. It seems his whole life he was not appreciated, from his father belittling him to the creative forces of the company not recognizing his input to literally jumping in front of a bullet. I love the phrase ‘tamer of horses’ and I’m going to start using it in my personal life.


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dee deek

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Marx was the glue. He was the even-tempered arbitrator and the guy who moved the business along. He had a gentle heart. It was the reason he was able to keep friendships with all his ex’s.


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patriciag

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RE: How does Marx contribute to the ...

Marx is an outstanding character; at once,the best friend Sadie and Sam could have and also the magician who keeps the ball balanced on the end of the stick.
Best, he is driven by love, not greed or envy or hope of personal notoriety.


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