Will is the ‘gifted kid’ of fantasy: Praised for his potential, not his humanity or his achievements, isolated by others’ expectations and prejudice.

Terrified of being abandoned when they find out he's not the perfect hero they thought him to be

#TropeTherapy #GiftedKidBurnout #characterautopsies

Will is barely a person to his allies—he’s a sign. A banner to rally behind.

He never falters and yet, his so-called friends don't care when it all comes to light.

How many real-life Wills are burning out right now?"

#BurnoutCulture #DarkRise #characterautopsies