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Topic	How often does relatability factor into storytelling for you?
cuttin_in_farm 03/23/24 9:22:10 AM #21:	Relatability is important to a degree. Its why if a story hinges heavily on one character, you run the risk of that character not being likable. And likability is easier if they are relatable. And a character without relatable struggles isnt much of a character at all. Im a black guy. But Disneys Mulan is very relatable to me because the idea that you dont fit into a group (specifically one based around masculinity) is something I relate to. Thus, I really like Mulan. People who can only relate to their own gender or race are, frankly, morons or arent thinking long enough. The second characters lose relatability, the story suffers. Just look at Mary Sues or the harem protags in anime. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:979519644] in How often ... [t:80728415]...</cite> <quote>Relatability is important to a degree. Its why if a story hinges heavily on one character, you run the risk of that character not being likable. And likability is easier if they are relatable. And a character without relatable struggles isnt much of a character at all. Im a black guy. But Disneys Mulan is very relatable to me because the idea that you dont fit into a group (specifically one based around masculinity) is something I relate to. Thus, I really like Mulan. People who can only relate to their own gender or race are, frankly, morons or arent thinking long enough. The second characters lose relatability, the story suffers. Just look at Mary Sues or the harem protags in anime. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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