> In most stories, arn't protagonists primarily male? In most stories, the protagonist (male or female) is chosen because they're extraordinary. While I might

> In most stories, arn't protagonists primarily male? In most stories, the protagonist (male or female) is chosen because they're extraordinary. While I might identify a bit with Harry Potter or Luke Skywalker, they're certainly not going to be people I think of when I try to think of who I am because they're so fantastically extraordinary. On the other hand, Bart Simpson or Fresh Prince Will Smith? Or, considering the age I'm approaching, Al Bundy? I can identify with them a lot more, even with the negative traits. The other issue is: > Arn't they typically courageous, or intelligent, or unyielding, or strong, or determined? Why do you have to be courageous, intelligent, unyielding, strong, or determined? Why are all of those the absolute "good" traits? If you're not a super strategist, are you a bad person? What if you avoid conflict? Afraid of dogs? etc. The "standard" of extraordinary manhood is incredibly high if you look at stories like that.