User blog comment:CircularBoat742/More Issues That I Don't Understand About The Fandom/@comment-28517097-20170818041601/@comment-32202721-20170818170807

I'm sorry, are you suggesting that the only reason we don't like Fanon Lincoln is because we lack empathy?

First of all, how dare you, and second of all, you're still completely missing the point. Yes, we can empathize with characters when they suffer adversity, but we can also admire them when they take that adversity in stride.

For instance, let's look at Dragon Ball. During Goku's first fight against Piccolo Jr. in the 23rd World Tournament, there's one part when Piccolo blows a hole clean through Goku's shoulder. Not only does Goku power through the pain, but he actually taunts Piccolo for missing his vital organs.

Now imagine if Goku just gave up after taking that hit, or went crying to the ref and demanded that Piccolo be disqualified for being too brutal. Not nearly as compelling, is it?

Now let's get back to TLH. Which Lincoln would you rather read about, the one who can just shake off his sister's teasing, or the one who cries and runs away from home because of it?