Another common gripe that I have with classical retellings is that their protagonists fall into either the archetype of the uninspiring narrator or the violence-justifying Mary Sue. No matter how good the rest of the worldbuilding is, a poorly-written protagonist can shatter any respect I have for the story. On the other hand, well-written protagonists can elevate the myth to engage new perspectives without dissociating the audience from their story, and that is exactly what