Character Hell

I was asked why I put my characters through hell. Here's my reply (spoiler).

It's a good question you pose about Eddie, and why I'm so nasty to him all the time. I've heard a few people say they dislike Eddie to begin with. And that is music to my ears. Think how much more satisfying the conclusion is because you've seen him develop into quite an honourable and decent sort before your very eyes, with no gimmicks and no tricks and no sudden jerks to his progression even after all the horrors he's endured. It's all in the master plan, hehe.