Do you become one with the protagonist in a story?

[Aditi Sapate]

More often than not, yes. I do try to think from the protagonist's point of view. Even if they make a wrong choice I sometimes find myself making excuses for them. When the book finally ends is when I start getting my rationality back.

[HeatherEi]

Sometimes. If it's something I can relate to, I definitely do.

[Jolyon Trevelyan]

Sometimes not always

[HanSmith97]

More often than not, yes. I do try to think from the protagonist's point of view. Even if they make a wrong choice I sometimes find myself making excuses for them. When the book finally ends is when I start getting my rationality back.

I completely agree. I try and justify their decision even if it was completely wrong.

[NetMassimo]

For me it's very variable. I mean, it depends a lot on the protagonist, what he/she thinks, what he/she does and so on.

[Reynaa]

I definitely do. I think that's why I enjoy reading so much. I can be pulled right into the story. The only times I break from this is when the protagonist makes awful choices or is oblivious! Haha.

[DragonLight877]

I actually don't become the character in the book while I read. I am still very invested, I just always see the characters as very different from me.

[car-mbz]

For me it depends. If the protagonist makes bad choices that don't resonate well with me, I don't become one with them.

[Michelle Menezes]

While reading a story, I sometimes become one with the protagonist. I am totally absorbed and carried away by the story. Does it ever happen to you?

Yes. Whenever I'm reading, I imagine myself in place of my favourite female character. It could be the MC or the supporting character. I can't get into a book if I can't relate to any of the characters.