Character Development

 Hey blog! Back here again with another post, and today I have to talk about character development for my class assignment. Truly, I think the most important aspect of narrative is character development. It doesn't matter what the medium print, film, or television and if a character is engaging enough for a viewer or reader to dedicate time to it, any storyline will pay off. But how does one go about constructing such characters to make them appear lifelike and not just a two-dimensional cutout inserted into a scene? Thats what I have to analyze for todays post.

Before getting into the details of the plot, it’s super important for us to understand a character at their core. Asking yourself things such as: What do they want the most? What drives them? What are they scared of? What’s their backstory? How do they grow throughout the story? A good character should be unique and stand out. Thinking about how they talk, their little habits, their likes and dislikes, and how they handle stress. Also, a character cannot be perfect either, flaws make characters way more interesting and relatable.

One must also consider their relationships with others which plays a huge role in their development. Who are their best friends? Who are their rivals? These things give us an in-depth basis of the character.  Speaking of change, every well-written character should have some kind of arc right? From my research I gathered that there are three main types: a positive arc (where they grow and improve), a negative arc (where they spiral downward), and a flat arc (where they stay the same but influence others). Using these to figure out what happens to the character or goes on in the story, can add a lot more meaning to the film.

Now, let’s talk about conflict. A good story needs challenges, whether they come from external problems like villains or internal struggles like self-doubt. Conflict forces characters to make tough choices, which helps them grow, therefore deriving to the term "character development" see now it all goes along nicely. So yeah, character development is a big deal in storytelling. It’s what makes a narrative feel alive and keeps the audience invested. By focusing on their goals, relationships, and arcs, you can create characters that people truly care about. 

Alright, that’s all for today’s blog post!