Bookkeeper's Son

Bookkeeper's Son is the protagonist of the Steely Dan song Don’t Take Me Alive.
== Why He's Great ==
# His story is interesting because the lyrics are narrated by him (while sang by the singer) and he identifies as his father's son, but he also claims to have killed him.
# Because he killed his father, he causes a ruckus so the police can kill him. When he says he doesn't want to shoot anyone he appears to be telling the truth, since he wants the police to take him in dead.
# The lyrics in this song have many meanings and each one is clear. The words really fit the atmosphere and are poetic.
# His dedication is immeasurable, due to him buying a case of dynamite to have the police try their best to kill him. He also claims that he can hold up in his place all night.
# He appears genuinely sad and lost, while claiming to understand who he is now.
# It's implied that he is hallucinating voices or has trouble telling reality and his mind apart.
# All in all he remains interesting throughout the song.
# He's able to be sympathized with despite his seemingly confirmed patricide, because he's paranoid and clearly feels remorseful.
Category:Sympathetic
Category:Villains