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Originally Posted by Hitch
I agree with the general gist--that the idea of heroism is someone who is unique amongst his or her peers, and not everyday. Ergo, the average 14-y.o. or 24-y.o or 40-y.o., etc., isn't going to be heroic, regardless of age. Therefore, I think that the age question is moot--isn't it?
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Bingo!
I find the idea of being able to "buy into" an older fictitious character's fictitious heroic antics easier than a younger fictitious character's fictitious heroic antics to be ... odd. Not being able to relate to younger characters in general is fine and dandy.