Philip José Farmer writes formula fiction—not in the derogatory sense intended by detractors of SF and other forms of popular literature, but in the sense John Cawelti develops in Adventure, Mystery, ...

Luffy's actions in liberating kingdoms and fighting in wars make him a hero in One Piece. Being a hero in the series is subjective, with differing perspectives on characters' heroic qualities.

Read the archived discussion on this essay here. Harry Potter is a character with whom almost all readers can identify. He is (mostly) honest and kind; he doesn’t choose friends who are the ...