Not every Hero is created the same. While on the surface they may appear to be interchangeable passengers on the same transformational “journey”, the truth is that deep down, they carry their own unique set of circumstances and issues that differentiate themselves from each other. Stories are complicated yet sophisticated beasts, they deserve as much then in our understanding of them.

While the complaints concerning Avatar’s resemblance to Dances with Wolves and Pocahontas are abundant and well covered, there is one aspect of this story that is not covered in as much detail, and that is the problem with the Main Character, Jake Sully. A well-written Main Character is the key to bringing an audience into a story. Screw it up and you risk losing emotional involvement.

A beautifully well-structured story that effortlessly communicates a deeply meaningful argument about the issues facing the modern worker, Up In The Air is easily the best story of 2009. By analyzing why this film works so well, we can see how one can combine character, plot, theme and genre into a work of lasting value.

Everyone understands that Main Characters have their own personal issues to deal with. It’s why they are so crucial to a story’s meaning. Wouldn’t it be nice, then, to understand exactly what this problem is all about?

An exploration of the idea that all Character is fate.

Looking for that something special that makes a Main Character so compelling.