[@Terminal], I'm still not quite sure if I quite grasp the first part of the prompt, particularly the "ambivalent" part.  I understand the two extremes (basically outcast and the moral compass), but would the following be an accurate picture of what the main character should be?

[quote=Example]Main Character really desires something.  However, something about themselves (habits, personality, life choices, etc.) hinder the Main Character from reaching that desire.  The Main Character is torn over this desire: he really desires the goal, but he cannot let go of the hindrance.  The story should be about the Main Character attempting to "let go" of that hindrance.  If he succeeds, he will gain the desire.  If he cannot let go, the desire will slip away.[/quote]