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> The core of it is that unlikeable characters get misfortune and likeable characters get fortune. I don't think that's really true, though. Tragedies are a ve
by nordsieck 3y ago
> The core of it is that unlikeable characters get misfortune and likeable characters get fortune.
I don't think that's really true, though. Tragedies are a very popular type of story.
Indeed - a big part of the reason for the success of "A Game of Thrones" is because they violated genre tropes and killed off likable main characters.
- function_seven 3y agoAnd to reinforce your point, the later seasons suffered (in part!) due to the plot armor that suddenly enveloped the main characters. Among other reasons.