08-29-2016, 03:06 PM
Even in series that don't involve supernatural creatures or international conspiracies, there are no "pure" hero characters anymore. That went out sometime in the 70s. There's not a single modern TV or movie cop who has not at some point or another done something that in real life should have gotten him or her sent to prison.
What defines "hero" in modern fiction is the protagonist's intent to prevent the crimes of really despicable characters or to prevent them from getting away with their crimes.
What defines "hero" in modern fiction is the protagonist's intent to prevent the crimes of really despicable characters or to prevent them from getting away with their crimes.