Good heroes are essential to a good story for they inspire and challenge the reader to be better than they are. Evil villains fall into the 'I can't stand that guy,' or 'I love to hate that guy," camps. They are there not only to foil the heroes, but also reveal aspects of society i.e. ourselves, that we do not like and want to change. In between are a myriad of characters that fit neither mold. Some of the most relatable heroes are the ones who are morally and ethically flawed yet strive to do what is right when it matters. And it is difficult to truly hate a a villain who does good things even though they are unethical and immoral.
I so enjoy a varied and diverse group, I like the ensemble. However, the internal struggle between personalities can spin the story into a quagmire. The fine line between healthy, drama focused tension and useless bickering, separates the good stories form the bad.
So tell me how I did. Did I bog the story down in too many interpersonal squabbles?
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