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Do we have to like the central character? An in-depth analysis of Unforgiven

by Paul Chitlik - Loyola Marymount University

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One of the most common complaints by studios and production companies about scripts is that the central character is unlikable. "Why would we want to sit in the dark with that person for two hours if we don't even like him?" In this article, screenwriting professor Paul Chitlik analyzes the film Unforgiven to give us a glimpse at how an unlikable protagonist can still hold our attention, if done right.

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