What role does your real life experience play in portrayal of the protagonist? June 19, 2014 By Ask the Author › Category: General › What role does your real life experience play in portrayal of the protagonist? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Slice of Real Life asked 10 years ago 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Michelle Corasanti Staff answered 10 years ago Everything. He is based on composites of people I met over the years.