I never identify with the heroes in most stories. I tend to identify only with soldiers who die doing their duty.



For example, in Star Wars, I identify with the rebel soldiers who appear at 2:20 in this clip. (The firefight starts at 3:08.) They heroicly fought and died for their country / liberty. The official hero of the story is Luke Skywalker. I can only identify with him to the extent that he aspires to represent the rebel soldiers of rebel alliance which are the true heroes of the story.

The exception is Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. They respresent a mystical connection to a moral sense, through the One Ring which they both covet and hold in great trepidation.

I identify with most of the characters in the Arthurian tails, both King Arthur and his Knights, except Lancelot who is too much of a stud for my tastes. Even King Penedragon and King Uther are of interest to me. I also like King David in the Bible.



I love the forelorn quests of knighthood!