Why Do We Keep Murdering Our Darlings?
Lit Hub · 10 Jun 2026

Why Do We Keep Murdering Our Darlings?

Why is everyone killing off their main characters? In the academic year 2021-2022 at the liberal arts college where I teach, I was startled by the trend. A plot contagion. Nothing is off limits, I …


AI Translated Summary:
The trend of killing off main characters in storytelling reflects a deeper cultural shift in narrative expectations and audience engagement. This phenomenon raises questions about the evolving nature of character development and plot dynamics in contemporary literature.


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