Watching a final episode of one show (not to say, because spoilers) got me wondering:
What are the types of characters that you're just so used to dying that you fear for their lives basically from the moment you begin to like them?
What are the types of characters that you just expect to die, that are NOT the main antagonists of course. Cause many times they're main job is to actually die.
Are there are features a character can have that you feel are "doombringers"?
Are there things they say? Is there something they do that just makes you think, "Damn, this dude/gal is done."?
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I can surely say, not only in the show that jump started my ponderings, but also in many others - if a character suddenly gets more mushy screentime or says the L word more than they normally would, well, I don't keep my hopes up. Solitary car rides in great mood also seem pretty damn dangerous. Especially if a cameraman is nearby. Don't ever do it
Novel-wise, for me it must be that damned lovable sidekick/mentor I've seen heroically die more times than I'd wish :c The more lovable the char, the less chance of survival it seems!
Unlike those pesky protagonists I wouldn't mind seeing in the grave. Looking at you Harry Potter and Sirius.
What are the types of characters that you're just so used to dying that you fear for their lives basically from the moment you begin to like them?
What are the types of characters that you just expect to die, that are NOT the main antagonists of course. Cause many times they're main job is to actually die.
Are there are features a character can have that you feel are "doombringers"?
Are there things they say? Is there something they do that just makes you think, "Damn, this dude/gal is done."?
^^
I can surely say, not only in the show that jump started my ponderings, but also in many others - if a character suddenly gets more mushy screentime or says the L word more than they normally would, well, I don't keep my hopes up. Solitary car rides in great mood also seem pretty damn dangerous. Especially if a cameraman is nearby. Don't ever do it
Novel-wise, for me it must be that damned lovable sidekick/mentor I've seen heroically die more times than I'd wish :c The more lovable the char, the less chance of survival it seems!
Unlike those pesky protagonists I wouldn't mind seeing in the grave. Looking at you Harry Potter and Sirius.
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