Select the correct text in the passage. Jorge has written an essay about flawed protagonists in detective fiction. Which sentence in the essay reveals some benefits of having a flawed
protagonist in detective fiction?
Detective Fiction: The Flawed Protagonist
Detective fiction usually involves the protagonist Investigating a murder mystery. Most detectives are deeply flawed. These flaws help build
tension in the story. Every reader wants the mystery to be solved. However, readers also want some excitement along the way. Authors put a lot
of work into making sure that the action leading to the solving of the mystery is exciting. Authors use a variety of techniques to build this kind of
tension. This is where the detective's flawed personality becomes useful.
In certain cases, the detective breaks with procedure to unravel the mystery. This behavior creates tension because it often ends up putting
obstacles in detective's the way. It can lead to situations like the arrest of the wrong person or the detective's temporary suspension from the
police force. In other cases, the detective's private life may threaten to derail the investigation.
Most readers would not identify personally with the flawed traits that the protagonist possesses. Even so, many readers are attracted to these
characters. Just as their flaws create tension, thelr on-the-edge lifestyle makes them appealing. Readers Imagine themselves as the detective,
although most of them would not otherwise live their life in the same manner.