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What it’s all about is “who”

What it’s all about is “who”. James frey. “Characters are to a novelist what lumber is to a carpenter and what bricks are to a bricklayer.”. (page one). Lajos Egri : 3 Dimensions of a well rounded character. Physiological height, weight, age, sex, race, health, etc

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What it’s all about is “who”

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  1. What it’s all about is “who” James frey

  2. “Characters are to a novelist what lumber is to a carpenter and what bricks are to a bricklayer.” (page one)

  3. LajosEgri: 3 Dimensions of a well rounded character • Physiological • height, weight, age, sex, race, health, etc • How does this dimension influence a character and their personality? • Sociological • Character’s social class • What does “social class” entail • Psychological • Manias, complexes, fears, habits, irritability • How does understanding a character’s psychological dimension add to a story? What does this do between the reader and character?

  4. How to develop a complex character? • Make your character an “emotional firestorm.” (6) • Get to know your characters. • Write their biography before you start writing the story • Know their opinion on current events, religion, his dreams, hopes, etc 3. Make sure you are fascinated by your characters. • If you find your characters interesting, most likely, your readers will too. 4. Look for obstacles for your characters 5. Make sure your characters have a strong ruling passion 6. Make sure the end result is believable 7. Avoid “stereotyped characters.” What makes a stereotyped character? -when all expectations are fulfilled -no surprises

  5. PROTAGONIST VS ANTAGONIST • Protagonist : good guy, hero, central character • Determined, well motivated, willful • Strong ruling passion 2. Antagonist : bad guy, villain, enemy, the opposition • Clever, manipulative, deceptive, evil

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