personally irresponsible character theme

There is a character who notably fails to take responsibility for their own future and wellbeing. They may, for example, prefer partying to studying, or blame everyone else for their own shortcomings.

Examples

In tz2002-1x22 "Gabe's Story", a point of the story was that Gabe needed to shape up and take charge of his life. He must also take responsibility for it and stop blaming everyone else for his misfortunes.

4 total · 3 major · 1 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ahp2x36 major Sam was a 35 year old spendthrift who went begging to his father for money because he couldn't hold down a job.
theamericanshortstory04 major David avoided taking responsibility for his actions at every turn. Most notably, he lied about having accidentally shot dead Mr. Hawkins' mule, and then he ran away from home rather than face the consequences of his action.
tz2002e1x22 major A point of the story was that Gabe needed to shape up and take charge of his life - also take responsibility and stop blaming everyone else for his misfortunes.
theamericanshortstory06 minor Andy blamed his failure with Elanor on whiskey, a tale as old as whiskey itself.