Reluctant hero
Culture theme
The hero of the story is badgered into doing What-Must-Be-Done. They may later accept their fate or even embrace it, but for some time they express their doubts, inadequacy, and general reluctance for the task.
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See also: normality denied
Often the reluctant hero is also the Only-One-Who-Can-Do-It, despite their perceived inferiority (even factual).
Should not be mistaken with the protagonist being coerced/blackmailed into the task.
Should not be mistaken with the protagonist being coerced/blackmailed into the task.
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Games by year
The first Reluctant hero video game was released in 1997.
Playmates Interactive Entertainment published all these games.
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