Category Archives: Characters

THE NEGATIVE CHARACTER

Drama encompasses human change.  The main character is transformed.  As a reader, I’d be disappointed if that change turned out for the worse. By definition, that means the main character must start out seriously flawed. Is this logical, so far? … Continue reading

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PRAISE

All of us are desperate to have someone believe that we are worthwhile.  What if a man believes that kind words stifle improvement?  What happens to his children when he hands out criticism, but never praise? He learned this mindset … Continue reading

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