![]() ![]() Her actions, while primarily driven by that struggle, are going to vary quite a bit depending on her situation and mood. ![]() Let’s say your character’s name is Bethany, and her struggle is this: a deep fear of failure, stemming from her parents’ impossible academic expectations, which conflicts with her own desire to finally experience the life she sees passing her by. This struggle will always be at the root of their actions, even as you swap in new situations and moods. ![]() That being said, while your character’s mood and situation will shift throughout the story, their struggle will remain constant: their true north, emotionally speaking. The above emotional motives all play an important role in driving your character’s actions, muddying or even overriding their more logical intentions - just as it happens to the rest of us. How these 3 motives influence your character The fear of failure from overly demanding parents a deep longing for a family they never knew a desperate need to be accepted after spending years as an outcast. Struggle: The core, deepfelt pain of your character, which often emerges from their background. The apprehension they feel with a friend in the weeks following a nasty fight the nerves felt in the week leading up to their big championship game the frustration and boredom of being grounded after crashing the family car into the county creek. Situation: The plot and relationship contexts of your character. A feeling of joy after kissing the girl they like frustration after a busy day working a summer job at the fair despair after somebody eats the last Oreo. Mood: The immediate (and temporary) emotions of your character. ![]()
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