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By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Tue, 31 May 2016 18:54:36 +0000

In reply to Mona AlvaradoFrazier.

Yes exactly. It’s one thing to wax poetic on what we would or wouldn’t do in a situation, but when IN THE SITUATION? So much different.

I think as writers, we have to dig around ourselves and our own morality when placing our characters in the grey area. It leads to some interesting realizations, and some very unique character behavior. 🙂

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Tue, 31 May 2016 18:51:48 +0000

In reply to Traci Kenworth. Yes you can really explore some interesting layers when you challenge their sense of right and wrong. :)

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By: Carrie Nichols

Carrie Nichols — Sun, 29 May 2016 16:33:11 +0000

In reply to Mona AlvaradoFrazier. I totally agree! Finding out my character's favorite flavor of ice cream tells me nothing. I want to know what (the EW) made them who they are.

By: Traci Kenworth

Traci Kenworth — Sun, 29 May 2016 02:56:55 +0000

You’re right!! This can really open up who the protagonist is!!

By: Mona AlvaradoFrazier

Mona AlvaradoFrazier — Sat, 28 May 2016 15:43:37 +0000

What you said is so true, “morality is not black and white. It exists in the mists of grey.”
I’ve found that if you push your character (s) to the limit and then a little more, you’ll find the moral dilemma’s and the character will behave in surprising ways. Using the “what if’s” helps a writer explore possible moral conflicts too.
Understanding and exploring the characters “Emotional wound,” as you mention is something a writer can do along with a character sketch. I think finding the EW’s is more important than a character’s physical makeup.