What makes Will a relatable character?

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I personally cant relate to a 13 yr old boy who lost his sister to fate sealers and goes to a parallel realm to find her. But if I have to pick something from his personality I would say we can relate to his self conciousness in his less-than-ideal appearance and his reliance on friends
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Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:26 I personally cant relate to a 13 yr old boy who lost his sister to fate sealers and goes to a parallel realm to find her. But if I have to pick something from his personality I would say we can relate to his self conciousness in his less-than-ideal appearance and his reliance on friends
His determination despite the overwhelming odds against him were very likable and relatable.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:41
Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:26 I personally cant relate to a 13 yr old boy who lost his sister to fate sealers and goes to a parallel realm to find her. But if I have to pick something from his personality I would say we can relate to his self conciousness in his less-than-ideal appearance and his reliance on friends
His determination despite the overwhelming odds against him were very likable and relatable.
maybe for you, but I personally cant relate to that amount of determination :lol2: I am more of the hide and cry in the face of danger type :oops:
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Will has so many characteristics that people can relate to - empathy, loyalty, love of family, bravery. His love of animals is something readers can relate to as well. I all of these qualities together showed such depth of character - that's what makes him relatable.
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Kro92813 wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:25
Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:41
Kro92813 wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:26 I personally cant relate to a 13 yr old boy who lost his sister to fate sealers and goes to a parallel realm to find her. But if I have to pick something from his personality I would say we can relate to his self conciousness in his less-than-ideal appearance and his reliance on friends
His determination despite the overwhelming odds against him were very likable and relatable.
maybe for you, but I personally cant relate to that amount of determination :lol2: I am more of the hide and cry in the face of danger type :oops:
Most people cannot relate to it. It was the determination of a boy who had seen his family destroyed and would do anything to make his family whole again. He believed getting Emmy to his parents was vital and helping William would help him achieve this.
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Julie Petitbon wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:47 Will has so many characteristics that people can relate to - empathy, loyalty, love of family, bravery. His love of animals is something readers can relate to as well. I all of these qualities together showed such depth of character - that's what makes him relatable.
I definitely could not have put it any better. I completely agree with you.
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I loved Will! For me, it was his devotion/loyalty to his sister and his willingness to continue searching for her against all odds! That's such an admirable part of his character, and it really showed his courage.
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Even though he was a hero in a form I feel what makes Will relatable is that he is an everyday boy. He also comes from a broken household and he wants anything to have the attention and love from his parents.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 25 Sep 2019, 01:06
Kro92813 wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:25
Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 23 Sep 2019, 04:41

His determination despite the overwhelming odds against him were very likable and relatable.
maybe for you, but I personally cant relate to that amount of determination :lol2: I am more of the hide and cry in the face of danger type :oops:
Most people cannot relate to it. It was the determination of a boy who had seen his family destroyed and would do anything to make his family whole again. He believed getting Emmy to his parents was vital and helping William would help him achieve this.
Exactly my point! His level of determination is not relatable for me personally!
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chelhack wrote: 25 Sep 2019, 12:24 Even though he was a hero in a form I feel what makes Will relatable is that he is an everyday boy. He also comes from a broken household and he wants anything to have the attention and love from his parents.
And I find it sad that his parents push him to the backburner looking for his sister. It seemed like their sole life purpose was to find his sister a d they left poor will in the dust
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Will's perseverance is endearing to me. I believe this made him very relatable. He is also very kind to the people he meets in this new world.
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Will showed great empathy towards others. He understood his mother's grief. He also manifested immediate understanding of Tear. He has the makings of a great leader.
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ElizaBeth Adams wrote: 26 Sep 2019, 07:57 Will's perseverance is endearing to me. I believe this made him very relatable. He is also very kind to the people he meets in this new world.
His perseverance was out of this world! I would have crawled in a corner and cried lol no way would I have been that brave at 13
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kdstrack wrote: 28 Sep 2019, 08:56 Will showed great empathy towards others. He understood his mother's grief. He also manifested immediate understanding of Tear. He has the makings of a great leader.
His empathy, among other characteristics, made me feel he was older than he was. Like an old soul. Very mature for just 13.
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AMAZING that we relate so deeply to heroes that have weaknesses. Even Superman had kryptonite and Achillies had that heel and Spiderman has to hang around spiders. Ewww! Gross! You get the idea.
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