It might be because Claire hates herself more than others, so people feel okay hating her other than other ironbloods who are not that remorseful about what they did. Pretty wretched logic, tho
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Ok, but that’s just like Rean. And he might not be the favorite protagonist of the license, but he’s still a popular character. And I don’t think he deserves a get out of jail free card because he’s a protagonist or because he uses 8 leaves one blade
I think you’re on the right track, but with a different conclusion than I’d come to. I think that people can like a villain as a villain, but are more judgmental of someone they see as a hypocrite who does bad things despite their beliefs.
Claire falls more into the latter category in comparison.
So it’s not that they hate Claire due to her self-hatred, but that they dislike Claire for the same reason Claire dislikes herself/her actions: the fact that she creates an image of a righteous, friendly person but still contributes to the Ironbloods’ plans.
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Claire falls more into the latter category in comparison.