In chapter seven of "The Prince Who Loved Me" by Karen Hawkins, the protagonist reflects on Lucinda, an infuriatingly inept heroine. The narrator begins to question if Lucinda is worthy of sympathy or even life, given her constant complaints about her circumstances paired with her unwillingness to take action to improve them.

This moment highlights a deeper theme in the story, focusing on the consequences of inaction and the frustrations that arise when a character continually seeks pity without making an effort to change her situation. Lucinda’s character embodies the struggle between passivity and taking control of one's destiny.