: Re: Is there a story structure for a non-traditional hero (an extreme introvert)? I'm trying to write a story of transformation, in which an extremely introverted and non-confrontational person goes

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The issue described in your question is not that your hero is introverted, but that he or she is passive. One of the things we seek in what we read is to learn something, and it is difficult to learn from a main character who never makes choices. That, in turn, can lead to frustration with the character, and lack of engagement by the reader.

However, an introverted character can be quite active, and a seemingly passive character can still be making consequential choices. The hero of Remains of the Day is compelling because he's making active choices to shut other people out emotionally and avoid all conflicts.

With all that said, Forest Gump, which I personally loathed, was beloved by millions for its tale of a character whose defining characteristic was floating through life as passively as a feather. (Even Forest, however, had some goals he was pursuing.)

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