Durden is, according the author at least, an imaginary character. In his mind at least that overrides the "charisma" level. So make of that what you will. Peop

Durden is, according the author at least, an imaginary character. In his mind at least that overrides the "charisma" level. So make of that what you will. People preferences for story telling is partly why the really good story tellers are so reverred: they make us comfortable, engaged even, in stories in which our natural inclinations would lead us towards different outcomes. We don't like watching ugly, uncharismatic actors fail, but the good stories keep us engaged when the pretty, charismatic actors get their just rewards for bad behavior. I have no idea why anyone would think that Dexter is not a tale about moral values, and the "right ones" too ...