: Re: What would happen to the reader if the main character dies in the story? Can anyone tell me what would happen if the main character dies in the story?

Death of the main character fits into different genres and serves its purpose in different ways there.

Tragedy (ex: Romeo and Juliet). The protagonist(s) fail in their endeavor and die tragically. This is sad to the reader. But sometimes it is all right to be sad.
Make believe (ex: Sleeping Beauty). The protagonist appears to die, while later is revealed to be all right. A very strong dramatic effect, and hard one to execute without falling into cliches.
Story of a lifetime (ex: Citizen Kane). The story is really not about death, but about life. Readers accept main charater's death without many tears, even if he/she is very likable.
Not the real main character (ex: Game of Thrones). The character dies, but the story moves on. Can make some readers upset and make them stop reading.

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