killing off main characters in novels

One effect is that it can create a huge shock for the readers. It completely changes the expected narrative direction. For example, in 'Game of Thrones', the death of Ned Stark was a turning point that made the story more unpredictable and full of high - stakes drama.

One reason could be to create a sense of shock or surprise. It makes the story more unpredictable. For example, in 'Game of Thrones', the sudden death of Ned Stark shocked readers and viewers alike, completely changing the direction of the story.

It can make readers sad. If they've become attached to a character, that character's death can be quite emotional. Like when we read about the death of Dobby in the Harry Potter series.

In Memories Off visual novels, Tsukasa Ayatsuji is a significant main character. His character development throughout the stories is interesting to follow. He interacts with other main characters like Renji Oyamada. These characters' interactions and their individual stories are what drive the overall narrative of the visual novels.

One pro is that it can create a huge shock value. It can jolt the readers and make them more engaged as they try to figure out how the story will progress without that character. A con could be that readers might get too attached to the character and become very disappointed or even stop reading. Another con is that it might disrupt the planned character arcs and plotlines that were centered around that character.

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One such novel could be 'A Song of Ice and Fire' where major characters often meet unexpected and fatal ends.

To add realism. In real life, people die unexpectedly, and by having main characters die in novels, it can make the fictional world seem more like the real one.

I don't know as I haven't read it. There could be a hero who is brave and trying to achieve a certain goal. Maybe there's also a villain who stands in the hero's way.

Often, in a 'fresh off the boat novel', we'll see a protagonist who is a young immigrant. This character serves as the eyes through which the readers experience the new world. There might also be older family members, like grandparents, who bring with them the rich cultural heritage from the old country. Siblings can also be main characters, each with their own dreams and fears related to this new life. For instance, one sibling might be eager to embrace the new culture wholeheartedly, while another might be more resistant and long for the familiarity of the old home.