Richard Tyler is the main protagonist of The Pagemaster. He was portrayed by Macaulay Culkin, who also portrayed Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone franchise.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Richard saves his friends Adventure, Fantasy and Horror from a fire-breathing dragon.
- Courageous/Reckless: Initially starting out as a timid coward who relies on statistics to get by in life, Richard becomes a more courageous person to the point of risking his life to save his friends via battling a dragon.
- Energetic: As the film progresses, Richard becomes more adventurous and hot-blooded.
- His hot-blooded attitude is demonstrated as he cheers on when confronting the dragon.
- His adventurousness is shown as he loudly congratulates himself after riding his bike over a ramp.
- Stubborn: Richard becomes more determined to the point of refusing to give up in the battle against the dragon.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: After becoming a illustration and transporting into the world of fiction, Richard sets out to find his way back to the real world through the tests orchestrated by the Pagemaster.
- Hard-Working: Richard manages to pass the Pagemaster's tests by demonstrating courage and determination throughout his adventure.
- Optimistic: As a result of his journey, Richard develops a more positive outlook on life.
- Determined: Richard refuses to give up on saving his friends.
- Self-Sacrificing: Richard risks being eaten alive by a dragon to save his friends.
- Resilient: Richard comes back up after being eaten by a dragon.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Richard gains his strength and determination from his refusal to leave his friends behind to be killed by the dragon.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Richard manages to survive many dangers, such as being attacked by pirates and Frankenstein's monster as well as being eaten by the dragon.
- Has a Mentor: The Pagemaster mentors Richard so he can guide him into overcoming his fears by placing through the tests.
- Is a Blood Knight: Richard shows his fight-hungry side when preparing to fight against the dragon.
- Is a Primary-Color Champion: Richard has blonde hair, blues eyes and wears a red shirt and blue pants.
- Is an Underdog: Richard gets bullied by kids in his neighborhood for being a coward who relies on statistics to get through. However, after his heroic journey, Richard manages to learn to take risks to overcome his fears.
- Is a True Hero: Out of the desire to protect his friends, Richard sets out to fight the dragon.
- Has a Battle Cry: Richard yells YAHHH!!!! when fighting against the dragon.
- Is a Kid Hero: Richard is 10 years old.
External Links[]
- Richard Tyler on the Heroes Wiki
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