Morally gray characters

Morally gray characters are popular these days, but how do you actually create one that is complex and unique?

Morally Gray Characters

@clairelsmxth Writing a morally grey character can be especially challenging for any storyteller. It's a hard trick to land when you're trying to create a balance between 'good' and 'bad' without leaning too far into one or the other...

Morally gray characters who straddle the line between good and evil can be interesting and engaging. Why do we like them, and what are their pitfalls?

Master the craft of writing morally gray characters with our engaging guide. Learn to balance virtues and flaws, create complex motivations, and stir reader intrigue. Ideal for aspiring authors eager to add depth and moral ambiguity to their characters.

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Morally grey characters are the intermediate between a villain and a hero. They are neither wholly bad nor good, which is what makes them such interesting additions to a story. Some examples of morally grey characters include: Serverus Snape from the Harry Potter series Boromir from The Fell