on Live Write Thrive:
Here he comes again, the perfect, flawless hero with all the strength and no doubts of his cause. He’s strong, mighty, righteous, and just. No matter what obstacles he faces, he’ll come out stronger for it.
The only problem is no one can relate to him! When contrasted with the flawed hero that most modern stories employ, he simply can’t measure up. Today, let’s consider what makes a hero and why flawed heroes are essential to modern literature.