How many times in the end of an epic adventure story has the main character died in the end? If your answer was at least three, congratulations, you just figured out this plot device is a cliche. In my opinion, 90% of the time, whenever the main character of a certain work of fiction dies, it just feels like an easy way out by the writers. The character is just killed for the sake of not making any more sequels, which is a betrayal to fans and has happened too many times for comfort. However, letting the main character live in the end gives your work a better chance of standing out and fully satisfying fans. The Harry Potter series and the Hunger Games series both let their main characters live, and just look at how well received they are.
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A Hundred Cliches That Really Need To Die
RandomEver watched or read something, and felt annoying that a certain plot device was used for the thousandth time? Well, I certainly have. Here are a hundred of some of the worst cliche's ever, which hopefully none of you will use any time soon in you...
