He wears knee high socks (sometimes).
He's lanky.
He likes dried apricots.
His elbows crack.
His best friend was a fish.
He has a vast collection of hoodies.
He can play piano but can't listen to classical music.
He volunteers at the local hospital.
His eyes are usually blue, green or brown.
He moves with the grace of a baby giraffe.
He wants to control the way people see him.
He wants you to subscribe.
He might be dying.
He might be supressing.
He might be falling.
I can't decide...
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Just figuring out which characteristics I like for the main character of my short script assignment. If there are one or two that you respond to more than others it would be helpful if you could let me know. At the moment I can't figure out what predominant flaw to give to him.
Sorry for the not very post-like post. Soon people, soon.
Thanks,
Dale.
Just figuring out which characteristics I like for the main character of my short script assignment. If there are one or two that you respond to more than others it would be helpful if you could let me know. At the moment I can't figure out what predominant flaw to give to him.
Sorry for the not very post-like post. Soon people, soon.
Thanks,
Dale.
4 comments:
Hmmm, I'd be inclined to go with the characteristics that reveal something deeper about him - so I'd choose something like "He wants to control the way people see him."
But then I also like "His best friend was a fish." And the baby giraffe.
Coming up with flaws for characters is actually one of the most enjoyable for me. Call me a pseudo-saddist, or chalk it up to scheudenfraude, but it's part of the creative process where you really get to delve into your character's quirks and make them feel more real.
I also find that people tend to add flaws to their characters which they identify with personally. We're much more prone to understand our own shortcomings than those of others after all, so it makes sense that we take the road we know sometimes. :)
I don't know if any of those things are your personal blemishes, but that's my food for thought. Also, I really like that he can play piano but hates classical music. :) It's different and could make for some great moments.
Jimzip :D
Interesting theory James, but I'd never give characters my flaws. I mean, ok, sure, Ashton hates early mornings, dancing and sucks at biology... but um, yeah...
My next story stars a character whose greatest flaw is he's just so damn awesome. ;)
"-He's here all week, ladies and gents! Here all week!"
;p
Jimzip :D
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