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For this reason Bates is one of my favourite characters. Because extreme humbleness and humility is something which is not particularly liked in British culture I feel this grants him his unpopularity amongst viewers. His natural acceptance and inclination towards seeking nothing more nor less than what he already has simply does not resonate with the average person or most functioning members of society. It's not something that grants success, it's not something which the majority of successful individuals have, it's not something you often find in the workplace either hence he's just not relatable to most.
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That plot line is probably one of the worst in all of DA. Like unless you have something quite profound to say about society, criminals, survivors etc in relation to SA, it's probably better not to include it, and especially have it play out on screen.
And it clearly wasn't in service of any greater philosophical message, the only outcome of that whole story line is more drama and misery for the Bates'.