I have a few storytelling biases. I prefer flawed characters. I believe that experiencing a protagonist's struggles illumines our own. The more we can relate to a character, the more immersion into the story is possible.
I have learned to shy away from superheroes. They are the high-fructose corn syrup of the fiction world, and I blame Marvel and DC.
Becoming a victim is not a choice. However, remaining in a mental state of victimization is a choice. Ignoring the flight or fight response is a deliberate choice.