 How does Eric compare to the protagonists of his novels?
It is especially important because it stylistically forecast a later trend to accept the background for granted, regardless of the quantity of wonders, and proceed with the story. His heroes were invariably strong, fearless, resourceful fellows, who could handle a club on equal terms with a cave-man, or call science to aid them in defending a beautiful mate from the terrors of a desolate wilderness. And a hundred million read Eric's novels, and watched the dramatization of them on the television screens. Five minutes later Mr. Eric Stokes-Harding and his pretty wife were in street clothes, light silk tunics of loose, flowing lines—little clothing being required in the artificially warmed city.
 He shares a passion for survival, but not an aptitude
 He shares neither a passion nor aptitude for survival  He shares an aptitude for survival, but not a passion  He shares a passion and aptitude for survival  He shares a passion for survival, but not an aptitude