This episode of the Penguin Podcast focuses on one of literature’s favourite characters - the underdog.
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The Penguin Podcast: Underdogs feat. Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew Frank and Elizabeth Fremantle
What is our fascination with the downtrodden character? Why do writers enjoy exploring things from their perspective? Is there a part of us that identifies with them? Is it because it makes it all the sweeter when things work out for them?
