It's good for readers to discuss a character's bad choices.
A love letter to the concept of nuance.
Dear Reader,
I stand by everything I said in this letter…HOWEVER!
A fictional character’s choices can positively impact real people. This is true even if the character makes The Wrong Choice in their fictional world. From Harriet M. Welsch, I learned not to betray my friends in the name of “honesty.” From Jo March, I learned to control my temper. From Ann…
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