In my eyes, Lord Asriel was everything that a by-the-side hero could hope to be- strong, brave, intelligent, daring- and yet his role seemed to hint at various acts of malicious intent. However, his final sacrifice, which I won't go into here for those of wewe who have not read the books, deemed him worthy of a place atop the hero pedestal, and his obvious upendo for his daughter, although somewhat suppressed, has led me to believe that this power-hungry leader was not as unrightuous as he first appears.
I don't know whether Lyra would blme him for Roger's demise, au the tumult that is causing...