: Re: Can a protagonist with questionable morals be appreciated? I'm completely new to this forum (or whatever it's called) so don't hesitate to point out anything done wrong. Also, please excuse the

As others have stated, the actions that your character takes should be put into a context that makes the reader understand, if not approve of, the action.

I look at the main character in the TV show Dexter. He's a serial killer. But the people he kills are "bad" people. If your character needs to kill innocent bystanders, there needs to be a reason that the reader can attribute to why.

Note that the character only has to believe that it is justified. And believe it in a way that can convince the reader. It may end up that the characters assumptions are incorrect, but that wasn't known when he took his actions.

The dark protagonist is a difficult line to walk, so be very careful, and get feedback from beta readers as to whether you are portraying your character like you want.

Good luck!

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