Creating a Character
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9th Grade
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Oriana González
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Creating a Character
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Methods for Deeping Characterizations
Compelling characters are human beings to whom the story happens.
The best inspiration often comes from within us and from our experiences.
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Emotional Triggers
The moment of greatest fear
The moment of greatest courage
The moment of greatest sorrow
The moment of greatest joy
The worst failure
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Include in your own exploration:
People around you
Someone you hate, admire, fear
Your greatest love
Your childhood nemesis
Your favorite neighbour
Your best friend
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First Impressions
Basic information
Character's thoughts
Character's behavior
How does the character talks (accent, slang)
Name (not any name)
A secret, vulnerability, desire, ambition or goal
A contradiction
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A driving need, desire, ambition or goal
Characters most want something and, the stronger they want, the more compelling the resulting drama.
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Secret
A secret creates conflicts between the character and the society, families, etc.
We are our own best source for understanding secrets.
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