There was a pretty decent conversation about where people get imprinted by fiction and how that sets standards on how a story should progress and climax, as well as what makes a "proper" heroic protagonist.
We used Lord of the Rings and DBZ as comparison points.
On the one hand, Frodo is scared and angsty because of his duty and the flaws and hubris of man lay the grounds for betrayal, corruption, death and sacrifice in order to save the day. On the other hand, Gohan kills the most powerful antagonist in the world with one arm after also mastering the most difficult transformation technique before he's legally able to drink.
Ebbs and flows.
We used Lord of the Rings and DBZ as comparison points.
On the one hand, Frodo is scared and angsty because of his duty and the flaws and hubris of man lay the grounds for betrayal, corruption, death and sacrifice in order to save the day. On the other hand, Gohan kills the most powerful antagonist in the world with one arm after also mastering the most difficult transformation technique before he's legally able to drink.
Ebbs and flows.
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