You seem to be under the misapprehension that I do not like Erynn. This is not the case. I like her quite a bit, in fact. I merely have an issue with how she is being used in the story. My claims are only my impressions of the situation and you can agree or disagree as you choose. But she is not being used to her full potential. She is positioned as more of an original sin than a chance at redemption. A discarded, half-eaten apple. She set the plot in motion, but she is not the plot. She is certainly not the protagonist, other than in the sense that we are all the heroes of our own story. MC rather successfully moved on from her to have other more fulfilling relationships with varying degrees of success, but Erynn is used and misused as a sitcom misunderstanding who stumbles into the apartment like Kramer in Seinfeld to introduce the complication.
I do not refute what you have to say but I do take issue with your language toward me and others when it comes to my comprehension of English. I am a native English speaker who has a degree in English literature and a Masters's degree in Creative Writing and Poetics. I have taught English composition at the university level. Simply because I have come to a different conclusion than you with the same available information does not mean I cannot understand language. It simply means we are engaging in a critical discourse about a creative work. It was very unbecoming of you to say that about the other posters as well. I would like it if you would apologize, especially to those for whom English is not their first language because they admirably put in the time to learn a second one. If you cannot be civil, it will not be worthwhile to discuss anything with you on this thread.
I was being a bit more general, not pointing a finger at you. You happen to respond intelligently. So I wanted to explore why you felt the way you did. But I did make generalizations that extended to the larger group of people who do not like Erynn. More specifically, the people who make claims as to why they do not like Erynn based on what they believe to be in the story. When, in reality, there is no support for those arguments.
I was actually going to post that you are a bit of an outlier, although I did not know why. This is why I appreciated your response. As well as this one. While I do not agree with your interpretation of Erynn in the plot, I can respect that you have thought about it further than the typical, "I don't like Erynn because <random incorrect assumption>>."
So, please accept my apologies. My reply could easily be considered rude and condescending. I assure you, that was not my mindset. In regards to the section talking about non-English speakers or people who have problems with reading comprehension, I offer that as a valid excuse and not an accusation or slight. The reason I include that specific clause about non-English speakers is to specifically give them an out. As such, I did not want to make assumptions or judgments if you were to fall into one of those groups. I did want to provide that as a legitimate reason. It would not be fair to that person to assume they just don't get it when English is just not their primary language. I made some overgeneralizations better suited for a separate comment rather than lumped in with our conversation. And thank you for allowing me to illustrate a point and being a good sport about it.
A footnote: Thanks for remaining in a conversation and giving me the chance to explain and apologize. Most people would have probably assumed I was just being a pompous ass and ignored me. You engaged and called me out when you felt I may have crossed the line. I hope you understand I had no ill intent. I see how it could easily come off that way. Thanks!