To write a hero - aka "protagonist" - an author must decide just how much of that hero-persona to give him. Will he be an ordinary male who does something heroic? Will he be a man associated with the military or law enforcement or fire fighting? Will his overall character make him a hero in the eyes of those who are close to him? Will he be a sentimental hero known as such to an element in his circle? Will he have made a meaningful comeback in his life that quietly assigns him to hero status?
In a previous post I mentioned that I took a chance with my latest protagonist/hero:
To say I loved this hero/protagonist is an understatement. This particular character was a total risk to write. He's not "ordinary".
In fact, he's exceptional. Unique in his lifestyle after major, life-crushing disappointments, this man has no idea what's in store for him when he opens his door to the woman banging on it at 1:30 AM.
Father, thank you is never enough for everything you've done for me and given me in my life. I'll never be able to thank you as you deserve. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.