Zenmaster4
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I finished another screenplay a few weeks ago, and reading it again just yesterday, I was pleased with the protaganist I had created. He had visible conflict that wasn`t truly resolved until page 90. But starting another script, I decided to change my method around. I created a map of my characters, who they were, what they were, etc. Two of my categories had to do with his flaw, and his demon. I started to analyze my recent script with this outline, and began to wonder if his flaw and demon were the same thing.
The idea is that he`s torn between where he comes from--as well as who he comes from--and where he is now (with his family, friends, etc.). This is his conflict. The thing that drives the story. Where he comes from is his demon. His conflict is his flaw. But his demon is where he comes from, which is one side of his conflict. So basically, his demon is one side of his flaw. They`re one in the same. In fact, his flaw is cleared from his character when he faces his demon towards the end (page 90, where he mentally battles his father and brother).
Looking at this new script, I`m wondering if I shouldn`t just join the demon category with the flaw category, or vice versa. Can I truly created two things that seem to be the same? Let me know what you think.
Z4
The idea is that he`s torn between where he comes from--as well as who he comes from--and where he is now (with his family, friends, etc.). This is his conflict. The thing that drives the story. Where he comes from is his demon. His conflict is his flaw. But his demon is where he comes from, which is one side of his conflict. So basically, his demon is one side of his flaw. They`re one in the same. In fact, his flaw is cleared from his character when he faces his demon towards the end (page 90, where he mentally battles his father and brother).
Looking at this new script, I`m wondering if I shouldn`t just join the demon category with the flaw category, or vice versa. Can I truly created two things that seem to be the same? Let me know what you think.
Z4