EirinnSke comics: Plot Armour

Here’s another from @Eirnnske_Comics, who make comics and (they say) poor decisions.

You can see EirinnSke in the forthcoming The 99 book by David TheDaneman.

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In fiction, such as books, movies, or even roleplaying games, “Plot armour” refers to certain characters being protected from harm or death, even in situations where they should be killed. This is done to keep the story moving forward or to protect the characters that the audience is invested in.

While plot armour may keep a story exciting and unpredictable, it can also be seen as cheating the audience. When characters are protected from harm for no reason, it can make the story seem less believable and engaging.

Here are some examples of plot armour in popular media:

• In the movie “The Matrix”, Neo can dodge bullets and survive falls from great heights, even though he is not a trained fighter.
• In the TV show “Game of Thrones”, Daenerys Targaryen is repeatedly saved from death by unlikely circumstances, such as when she survives a fire that kills her husband and unborn child.
• In the novel “Harry Potter”, Harry can survive many dangerous situations, such as when a basilisk attacks him or when he faces Voldemort in a duel.

Whether or not plot armour is a good thing is a matter of opinion. Some people believe it is necessary to keep a story interesting, while others believe it is a lazy way of writing. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide whether or not they enjoy stories that use plot armour.

Or, rather than wade through this sort of essay on plot armour, you could pop over to EirinnSke’s Redbubble and grab some stickers!