obscure grammar question:
pronouns
if two gods are speaking about themselves, they would use capitalized personal pronouns I and We and Us. right?
the imperative word “let’s” is a contraction of “let us.”
if spoken by gods, the phrase would be “let Us.” right?
so in it’s contracted form, would it be “Let’s?”
strangely, almost seems like it should be “let’S,” if anything..
In my opinion, the contracted form would not have any capitalization out of the ordinary. The contraction to me implies an informal tone. And to be honest, even if that weren’t the case, I wouldn’t just because it’s too clunky–that’s the reason that a lot of editing standards are created, to avoid clunkiness.
The only time I would use the capitalization you suggested is if it’s in a humorous or satirical story, in which case I would say definitely give it a try and see how it looks.
oh, miss latinski, you are my favorite grammararian. i think satire is exactly my goal. it’s the only mode of expression i feel comfortable with when i’m writing about religion.
you make my brain itch and ache Mr Barr