and I have a not so simple question...

[Sinann of Erin]

I feel that one of the goals every writer...or most, at the least...is not only to entertain a reader, but to make them think.
Since this often comes with characters that challange the way most pepole think...you know, characters that seem to be incredibly different form society...where's the line?
Especially if it's the main character. Normally, you'd want them to relate to the reader, but I have one who's...unconventional.
Where is the line between thought provoking and unrealistic/annoying? I knwo they can be the same thing, but is there any distinction?  

[Beckygan]

I'm not sure how to answer your question but I'll give it my best shot.

Sinann of Erin, if your character remains unconventional throughout the entire story, that really unrealistic and may be annoying. If you allow him/her to change over the timeline of the story and have him/her think deeply changing him/herself to a better and more appropriate standard, that can be thought provoking to the young people of society today.

Also, think hard about how your character reacts to situations. If he/she always shies away from something that will benefit him/her and lets others do everything else- your character really needs to gain some sort of courage or encouragement from another character. Kindness to an outcast while others would just shove that outcast away is a good, thought provoking idea.

Is that a good answer to your question? Because I wasn't really sure how to answer it but you have some tips there.