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Originally Posted by Sirtel
Of course. But if he had been an upright, honest, moral character, there would have been no story, would there? 
It's a well-known fact that flawed characters make far more interesting novels. Mary Sues and Gary Stus might make perfect neighbors and in-laws in real life, but in fiction they're exceedingly boring. |
Of course. But now we've come full circle. It was the characterization of Rochester as a "friend" that got me going in the first place!
Interesting, absolutely, but not what I'd call one of literature's nice guys.