I am absolutely convinced that if we kept the same characters and plot, but changed the series' perspective from Lelouch to Suzaku, we would see fandom opinions for these two characters completely reversed. Behold, magical protagonist powers!
Methinks the average fan forgets the importance of perspective in judging characters. They forget that almost everything we see is from Lelouch's standpoint and that both Lelouch and Suzaku are massively complex characters who are each greater than the sum of their actions. We get to see both Zero and Suzaku do shitty things, but we have the benefit of hearing Lelouch's thoughts, helping us to justify his actions. Apparently, not being able to mind-read Suzaku = fandom hate. -_-
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Methinks the average fan forgets the importance of perspective in judging characters. They forget that almost everything we see is from Lelouch's standpoint and that both Lelouch and Suzaku are massively complex characters who are each greater than the sum of their actions. We get to see both Zero and Suzaku do shitty things, but we have the benefit of hearing Lelouch's thoughts, helping us to justify his actions. Apparently, not being able to mind-read Suzaku = fandom hate. -_-