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A significant portion of the story's "hardness" stems from the protagonist's internal struggle. The author avoids clear-cut heroes and villains, instead placing the character in a moral gray area.

The narrative strips away the character’s naive assumptions about justice and safety. Hard - Charly_Summer_-_Charly_Summers_First_Blo...

As the character undergoes this transformation, a profound sense of isolation develops, as their new "experienced" self no longer fits into the world they once knew. Symbolism of the "First" A significant portion of the story's "hardness" stems